Job Description
Manager, Accounting
VA Herndon (Corporate)
Remote
Full time
job requisition id R20572
Join the SEI team as a change agent for the revenue accounting cycle! This role is involved in accounting for complex transactions for Revenue Recognition, Accounts Receivable and Bad Debt Expense. Provides recommendations for process improvements and participates with IT in system development in support of accounting processes and upgrades. Collaborates cross-functionally to identify and resolve transactional issues. Ensures compliance with accounting policies and procedures and SOX. May supervise, train, and develop direct report(s).
Month-end close:
- Accounting for revenue, AR and bad debt expense
- Review journal entries prepared by staff
- Review GL account reconciliations
- Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and resolve transactional issues
- Perform variance analyses and related research
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and accounting policies
Ongoing:
- Assist with requests from internal and external auditors; work with auditors to resolve audit questions
- Work on various SOX tasks and projects
- Review existing processes, identify opportunities for improvement and help implement approved changes
- May oversee and develop direct reports
- Other duties and special projects as assigned
Information Systems:
- Ensure proper accounting resulting from new systems functionality
- Represent accounting team in system development projects
Education:
- From a Regionally accredited institution; Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Advanced degree in accounting preferred
Work Experience:
- 5-7 years of progressive experience in corporate GL work with focus on revenue cycle preferred
Job Skills:
- Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP
- Experience with the revenue accounting cycle
- Versatile project management skills
- Ability to train and develop direct reports
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a complex environment
- Experience handling corporate closes and audit engagements
- Must have strong computer skills including knowledge of system fundamentals
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain
- Ability to articulate complex issues clearly
Certifications:
- CPA preferred