Senior Accounting Manager

Sr. Accounting Manager | Germantown, MD Why this company?· Aston Carter is hiring for a Sr. Accounting Manager with a government contractor in Montgomery County!Details:· Location: Germantown, MD · 100% On-site· Monday-Friday· 8am-5pm · 6-month contract to hire or Direct PlacementNecessary Skills· 5+ years of Accounting Management experience. · 3+ years of experience in Government Contracting. · 2+ years of Deltek Costpoint experience. · Strong Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) · Manufacturing experience. A day in the role…· Responsible for the direct management of a moderately large/complex accounting function and the accounting staff in support of that function. · Monitor department policies and procedures and recommend improvements; serve as a resource in all aspects of accounting. · Ensure that external document submissions and filings are accurate and timely. · Serve as a liaison between the company and external auditors and regulatory authorities. · Complete reports and analyses of departmental and area operations as requested by management. · May work with external consultants or auditors to provide required information and ensure proper recordkeeping for historical purposes. · Manage the preparation of daily, monthly, annual, and other periodic financial statements. · Responsible for the development, modification, and review of accounting systems, reporting methods and controls. · Ensure integration of data produced into systems and supports objectives of financial analysts. · Ensure the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data and revenue in accordance with GAAP policies and procedures. · Responsible for the employment, training, motivation, and discipline of direct reports (may include support and/or professional staff members). · Assign, direct, and evaluate personnel to ensure efficient operations. · Ensure that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal, regulatory, and Company procedures. · Establish accounting plans, goals, and policies that are consistent with established company-wide goals. · Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization. · Apply principles of accounting to monitor and analyze financial information and prepare specialized reports. · Balance books and prepare accounting statements (i.e., profit/loss, income, cash flow, etc.) and schedule. · Record assets and liabilities and other financial transactions. · Maintain records of disbursements and expenses. · Review accounts and reports for accuracy. · May contribute to the design or modification of accounting systems. · Contribute to improving processes and procedures that accurately capture, track and report on financial transactions. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.