Accounting Manager

Cedar Solutions Group, an Evergreen Company

Accounting Manager overseeing financial reporting, payroll, budgeting, and compliance for Maryland government contractor Shield Consulting. Maintaining accurate financial systems and supporting growth while reporting to company founders.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeColumbia • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial statement preparation, GAAP compliance, and multi-entity consolidation, while effectively managing accounting activities and mentoring staff. Proficient in advanced Excel functions and experienced in public accounting and government contracting compliance.

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Financial Statement PreparationGAAP ComplianceAdvanced Excel ProficiencyPublic Accounting ExperienceCPA or CMA Certification

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingVariance AnalysisGeneral Ledger ReconciliationBudget DevelopmentKPI Dashboard ManagementPayroll ProcessingAccounts Payable ManagementInvoicingData Anomaly IdentificationTax Compliance

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ADP Workforce NowMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMA

Industry Keywords

DCAA ComplianceFederal Government ContractingInternal ControlsFinancial AuditsCash Flow Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage accounting activities and prepare timely financial reports, including profit and loss reports, cash flow analyses, income statements, balance sheets, and supporting schedules
Partner with the finance team on month-end close and financial reporting preparation
Perform variance analysis and maintain the KPI dashboard with over 95% formula and data accuracy
Execute and oversee general ledger entries and reconciliations
Oversee payroll processing, deductions, bonuses, and tax withholdings
Manage contract time entries, reconcile billable hours, and support accurate invoicing
Mentor, train, and coordinate accounting staff workflows
Handle quarterly 401(k) and profit-sharing deposits
Participate in proposals for new government contracts and support compliant government and prime-contract billing and accounts receivable collections
Develop budgets, collaborate on assumptions and reforecasts, and oversee cash flow, banking operations, and working capital
Prepare invoices, manage accounts payable and vendor relationships, review expenses, and process reimbursements
Implement internal controls, support audits and compliance, and prepare for external reviews
Monitor financial systems, resolve data issues, and contribute to migrations, process enhancements, and compliance initiatives
Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize accounting workflows
Report to the founders and support company growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
5+ years of accounting experience
Strong understanding of financial statement preparation, multi-entity consolidation, and GAAP compliance
Demonstrated experience with financial statement preparation, multi-entity consolidation, and ASC guidance
Proficiency in Excel, including advanced lookup, index/match formulas, and model-building
Proven ability to identify and address data anomalies in financial reports
Experience leading or supporting financial audits and meeting tax requirements
Strong communication skills and ability to present financial insights to finance leaders
Experience in public accounting is highly preferred
Experience with ADP Workforce Now and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is preferred
Prior experience with federal government contracting rules and DCAA compliance is preferred
CPA or CMA is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full medical coverage
Full dental coverage
Generous PTO
401(k) match