Apex Companies, LLC

Senior Accounting Manager

Apex Companies, LLC

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Oversee and manage the General Ledger (GL) accounting team, which consists of accountants at varying levels. Determine day-to-day responsibilities of the team.
  • Lead and manage the monthly and year-end financial close processes, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with GAAP. This includes completing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations (including intercompany accounts), trial balance reviews, and preparing financial reports.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain robust accounting policies, procedures, and checklists to ensure operational efficiency and strong internal controls (e.g., Accounting Operations checklist, GL team JE checklist).
  • Manage complex year-end closing activities, including but not limited to accruals (e.g., year-end overhead, bonuses, vacation), revenue recognition adjustments, deferred revenue, debt, equity compensation, tax provision coordination, and other specialized journal entries.
  • Maintain and update internal accounting documentation and resources (e.g., Accounting SharePoint page).
  • Review and approve ACH / wire transfers (ensuring proper segregation of duties and dual controls).
  • Support the annual external GAAP audit process, serving as a primary point of contact for auditors.
  • Support specialized audits, such as overhead rate audits (e.g., FAR, AASHTO, or state-specific).
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local financial regulations.
  • Continuously evaluate, develop, and implement strong internal controls across all accounting operations.
  • Key point of contact within the Accounting department related to system integrations of acquired businesses.
  • Develop Accounting and Finance work plan for system and accounting process integrations including timeline and key stakeholders for acquired businesses.
  • Work with an acquired entity Accounting team to gather data needed to assimilate into Apex accounting policies and processes.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the GL accounting team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
  • Set clear goals and expectations for team members and provide regular feedback and performance management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
  • CPA certification strongly preferred.
  • 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role overseeing accounting operations.
  • Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience applying principles to complex transactions.
  • Experience with overhead rate structures and government contract accounting (e.g., FAR, CAS) is a strong plus.
  • Proven experience leading financial close processes and managing external audits.
  • Specific experience with Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint (DVP) is highly desirable.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office Suite applications.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and external partners.
Benefits
  • Company-subsidized medical and dental.
  • Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
  • 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
  • Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
  • Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
  • Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
  • 1,800+ employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
General Ledger accountingfinancial close processesjournal entriesaccount reconciliationsfinancial reportinginternal controlsaccrualsrevenue recognitiontax provision coordinationgovernment contract accounting
Soft skills
leadershipteam developmentanalytical skillsproblem-solvingorganizational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsperformance managementcollaborationmentoring
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA certification