ACCOUNTING MANAGER
About the Role:
As the Accounting Manager, you will direct and organize all general accounting activities and accounting staff including accounts payable and accounts receivable. Prepares accounting and financial reports. Ensures completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of accounting records. In addition, you will implement and monitor systems of general accounting, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulation (FAR), generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Assist in preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, provide meaningful analysis on financial statements, assist in budgeting and forecasting, and maintain compliance with internal controls.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5+ years of relevant accounting experience; engineering, construction, or professional services experience preferred.
- 5+ years of experience handling confidential information.
- Intermediate Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, PivotTables, and SUMIF.
- Prior ERP system experience required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience utilizing accounting software systems, Deltek/ Ajera is preferred
Responsibilities:
- Supervise, mentor, and coach two Staff Accountants supporting Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
- Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and related records; review transactions for accuracy, documentation, and GAAP compliance.
- Manage monthly and year-end close processes, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Review and oversee payroll processing, records, reports, and related activities.
- Analyze financial results against prior periods and budgets; prepare required government reports and respond to inquiries.
- Oversee daily Accounts Payable, collections, and cash application activities, ensuring compliance with policies and performance metrics.
- Lead accounting process improvements, including automation, system enhancements, and workflow efficiencies.
- Support the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Assist the CFO with year-end audits, tax filings, and preparation of schedules and documentation for external auditors.
- Monitor accounting standards, industry trends, and system developments; recommend policy and process updates as needed.
- Perform additional accounting duties and special projects as assigned by the CFO.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ASSESSMENTS
- Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/receivables/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures
- Working knowledge of project costing, financial analysis, estimates to completion, GAAP, and credit/collection policies.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and 10-key.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, research, documentation, organizational, and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
- Strong understanding of basic accounting and ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations..
CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL RISK MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. is a Certified Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, and/or disability. C.E.R.M. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background, credit check, and drug screen.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5+ years of relevant accounting experience
- 5+ years of experience handling confidential information
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, PivotTables, and SUMIF
- Prior ERP system experience
- Experience with accounting software systems, Deltek, or Ajera
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
What We Do
Corporate Environmental Risk Management, L.L.C., (CERM) is an environmental, engineering and program management firm. Established in 1995 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we have experienced steady, award-winning growth with large-scale projects for governmental agencies, transportation, energy, utilities, and corporate clients. Our staff of engineers, scientists, surveyors, planners and technicians collaborate to provide comprehensive and lasting solutions to address unique problems in transportation, environmental, water, and energy throughout the Southeast. We support workforce and economic development. We’re applying our experience in surveying/mapping to improve transportation in urban settings. And we’re using our remediation experience to make schools safer for teachers and their students. Working in partnership with our clients, we are committed to delivering first-class service and we’re dedicated to serving the community that surrounds us. We have a proven track record you can trust and we welcome the opportunity to deliver value in addressing your next project. To produce our “client-centered solutions,” we use our own comprehensive Project Management Model, designed to carefully assess project challenges – from the routine to the hazardous. We get up close with stakeholders, test for the unknown, listen to key decision makers, and forge strategic partnerships. When you work with CERM, great outcomes are a combination of skilled engineering, our skilled people and our project management process.
