Accounting Manager

As an employee, you Turn Change Into Value® - for our clients, for our company, for your professional growth, for the consumers. We hire the best and brightest, who are driven to create lasting value. At xScion, you aren't just another team member, you're impactful. You're empowered. You're driven. You're an xScioneer.

Location: Hybrid (Washington DC area)

As an Accounting Manager, You Will:

• Oversee and manage all facets of full life cycle accounting practices to include AR/AP, cashflow, balance sheet, and income statements
• Prepare and record assets, liability, revenue and expense entries, as well as compile and analyze account data in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Conduct timely month-end and year- end closing processes including account reconciliations and ledger adjustments
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements and summarize overall financial health of the company for Executive Management
• Prepare and present forward-looking financial forecasts and participate in the decision making to adjust to future business expectations
• Manage the payroll process which includes all new hire enrollment, employee maintenance, and terminations
• Fully comply with all lawful payment and tax regulations
• Manage the annual budget preparation process, including assisting functional business areas in developing their forecasts and budget
• Secure and protect the company’s highly confidential information
• Conduct periodic internal audits to ensure proper controls and data integrity
• Manage the relationship with the external auditors and the annual audit process
• Function as Administrator for the Accounting Seed general ledger and reporting system
• Oversee the Accounting Assistant and ensure timeliness and accuracy of the following functions:
  • Recording of employee and subcontractor time and payroll processing
  • Data entry for Accounts Payable as well as Subcontractor invoices using Accounting Seed Software
  • Entering all Bank transactions, expense report transactions and payables
  • Coordination and resolution of billing/invoicing discrepancies with vendor or clients
  • Preparation of reports for audit and tax purposes

To Be Successful, You Need:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as an Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, Staff Accountant or similar position
• Excellent understanding of core Accounting principles and strong knowledge of operational best practices
• Experience working with leading accounting software packages
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills
• Highly dependable and disciplined professional and team player who knows how to work smart
• Ability to pivot quickly in response to business needs and stakeholder requests
• Honesty and integrity are essential due to the role’s exposure to highly
• Must be a highly motivated and capable of easily learning new skills while always striving to improve processes and make sound recommendations
• Strong aptitude with MS-Office Suite especially Excel
• Must be approachable as a resource for the organization and a strong business partner

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. xScion takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Why xScion?

• We have an amazing culture– We were named a Best Places to Work in Virginia for 6 times (2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 & 2016).
• We are poised for rapid growth– We are on the cutting edge of digital transformation in Financial Services, Healthcare, Nonprofit and Public Sector and continuously welcome new clients to the xScion family.
• We believe in your continuous development– We invest in our teams’ development, including our Innovation Lab and paying for certifications and trainings to improve their skills because we are committed to collectively being the best at what we do.
• We want you to make an impact in whatever you do– Our people have the opportunity to be the big fish in a smaller pond.
• You’ll work with the best– We hire great people. Period.
• And because w