Company Overview
As one of the Washington metropolitan area's fastest-growing IT companies, Enlightened is always looking for creative, passionate, and responsible employees. We recognize that our intelligent and dedicated employees are our greatest asset, and we are continually expanding our talented and diverse team. If innovation, integrity, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results are key components of your success, we invite you to join Enlightened.
Work Arrangement
This is a hybrid position based in our Washington, DC office.
- 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
Parking: Free parking available
Position Summary
We're looking for an Accounting Manager to run the day-to-day of our accounting function and keep our books tight, accurate, and audit-ready. You'll own the close process, manage a small team, and be the person leadership turns to when they need a straight answer on the numbers.
Responsibilities
- Run monthly and year-end close - journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, on time and accurate
- Manage AP, AR, general ledger, bank reconciliation, cash forecasting, financial reporting and fixed assets
- Keep our books GAAP-compliant and our internal controls working, not just documented
- Be the main point of contact for external auditors and tax preparers
- Supervise and develop 2 accounting staff - this includes real coaching, guidance and growth
- Proactively flag variances and trends in the numbers
- Work with the Controller on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow visibility
- Identify and improve inefficient or manual accounting processes, including opportunities to streamline workflows and automate repetitive tasks.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 8+ years of accounting experience, with at least three to five managing people
- Solid grasp of GAAP and hands-on experience with a cloud and Server based ERP (Dynamics SL, UNANET)
- Comfortable in Excel beyond basic formulas
- Someone who can explain a variance to a non-accountant without losing them
Nice to Have
- CPA or CMA
- Experience in Gov Con, Commercial and Private Contracts
- Experience through an ERP migration from start to finish
Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is listed above. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
At Enlightened, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive and industry-competitive benefits package to our full-time employees. Our benefits include:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, & Sick Leave
- Professional Training & Development Reimbursement
Please note, these benefits are available exclusively to full-time employees of Enlightened.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Enlightened is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 8+ years of accounting experience
- Three to five years of experience managing people
- Knowledge of GAAP
- Hands-on experience with a cloud and server-based ERP, such as Dynamics SL or UNANET
- Advanced Excel skills beyond basic formulas
- CPA or CMA certification
- Experience in government contracting, commercial contracts, and private contracts
- Experience completing an ERP migration from start to finish
What We Do
Enlightened is an information technology (IT) consulting firm.
