Accounting Manager

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a healthcare organization in Fredericksburg, Virginia in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role will lead core accounting operations while helping ensure accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and timely completion of close activities. The position also partners with leadership on audits, tax-related filings, and financial processes that support sound decision-making across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily accounting operations across the general ledger, cash activity, and fixed asset records to maintain accurate and complete financial data.
• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and financial information is reported reliably.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet support to confirm accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff, providing guidance on technical issues, workload priorities, and quality expectations.
• Oversee capital asset accounting, including asset setup, depreciation tracking, disposals, and related budget coordination.
• Work closely with senior finance leadership on consolidated reporting and other financial deliverables across the organization.
• Prepare audit schedules, respond to auditor requests, and help address findings or recommendations from internal and external reviews.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support consistent reporting and protection of organizational assets.
• Assist with tax filings, regulatory submissions, and process improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, or automation within accounting workflows. Requirements
• Master's degree and a CPA or equivalent accounting designation.
• At least five years of progressively responsible accounting experience that includes general ledger management and financial statement preparation.
• Minimum of two years of leadership experience overseeing senior-level accounting staff.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and established financial reporting practices.
• Proven experience managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Background supporting audits through preparation of schedules, documentation, and follow-up responses.
• Demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes through standardization, workflow enhancements, or automation.
• Hands-on experience with journal entries, reconciliations, general ledger activity, and audit-focused financial analysis.

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