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Accounting Manger

Peyton Resource Group

Plano, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Automation, Balance Sheet, Billing, Cash Applications, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Cost Accounting, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Deltek Costpoint, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting, Government Contracts, Journal Entries, Maintain Compliance, Operations, Operations Management, Policy Development, Pricing, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Revenue Recognition, Sales, Support Documentation, Systems Administration/Management, Tax Regulations, Tax Reporting, Time Management
LOCATION
Plano, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Accounting Manager

Overview
Responsible for managing daily accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and government contract accounting in a regulated environment. This role ensures accurate financial records, supports indirect rate structures, maintains job cost integrity, and prepares audit-ready documentation. Partners cross-functionally to ensure alignment with GAAP, FAR, and CAS.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Close
  • Manage general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, billing, and cash applications
  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes
  • Prepare/review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules
  • Maintain balance sheet accuracy and resolve discrepancies
  • Support internal financial reporting

Government Contracting & Job Costing
  • Maintain job cost accounting across multiple contract types
  • Ensure compliant cost accumulation per FAR and CAS
  • Support indirect rate calculations, monitoring, and true-ups
  • Assist with incurred cost submissions and audit support
  • Reconcile project and general ledgers;support EAC processes
  • Monitor Limitation of Cost/Funds requirements

Compliance, Audit & Controls
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, and internal policies
  • Support audit requests and maintain audit-ready documentation
  • Coordinate tax reporting with external advisors (income, franchise, sales/use)
  • Support tax provisions, filings, and compliance calendar
  • Improve accounting policies, procedures, and data integrity

Systems & Process Improvement
  • Support ERP systems (e.G., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar)
  • Improve workflows, reporting efficiency, and internal controls
  • Assist with system upgrades, implementations, and automation initiatives

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Experience in government contracting/defense environment
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • General ledger and financial close
    • Job cost accounting and project reporting
    • Indirect rate structures and cost pools
    • FAR Part 31 cost principles
    • Audit support and documentation
  • Experience in mid-sized government contractor environment ($30M+ revenue)
  • Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience
  • Hands-on, detail-oriented approach

Preferred Qualifications
  • CPA or CMA (or in progress)
  • Experience with incurred cost submissions and audits
  • Familiarity with EAC forecasting and ASC 606 revenue recognition
  • Exposure to forward pricing rate proposals

Key Competencies
  • Strong attention to detail and organization
  • Analytical and data-driven
  • Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, regulated environment
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • High integrity and compliance focus
  • Clear and effective communication

Compensation
Base salary: $110, 000 –$150, 000

About the Company

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Peyton Resource Group

Established in 2001, Peyton Resource Group is a solution-based staffing company that matches businesses with top talent for short-term, long-term or permanent needs. People are a business’s most valuable asset. Peyton Resource Group is dedicated to helping companies find the best talent, matching professionals with jobs where they will thrive. With locations in Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio and Austin, we are available to serve your staffing needs throughout Texas and across the country.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.prg-usa.com/

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