Accounting Manager

ACCOUNTING MANAGER, SHARED SERVICESTemp/Contract | 6 Months – 1 Year | Non-Exempt | Full-Time HoursAshburn, VA | Hybrid | On-Site Mon & WedOverview:We are partnered with a leading operator of restaurants and concession facilities serving over 1.5 million customers across hundreds of travel hubs internationally. Our client has a vision for bringing cool and authentic restaurants to life, and believes in passion, authenticity, and providing sincere service to their customer base. In anticipation of continued growth, they are seeking a like-minded individual to join their team as an Accounting Manager, Shared Services.This is a Management position overseeing Accounting Operations for an offshore Shared Services Accounting Team and collaborating with Regional Accounting Teams to provide guidance and to consolidate reporting and accounting into Corporate. This is a 6-month to 1-year temp assignment, with the potential to convert, depending on business needs.Responsibilities:Team Leadership & Support: Provide daily guidance and training to offshore and domestic accounting staff; conduct weekly team meetings and oversee workflow execution.Accounts Payable & Vendor Management: Resolve vendor inquiries and payment issues, manage vendor banking/ACH setups, oversee payment runs and journal entry approvals, monitor vendor account accuracy, and oversee specialized third-party payment services, serving as backup for day-to-day operations.Month-End Close & Journal Entries: Lead pre-close and month-end activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, bad debt reserves, credit card fees, purchasing card and travel expenses, and gift card reclassifications.Credit Card & Payment Processing: Oversee accounting activities related to credit card processors, merchant account transitions, payment reconciliation, and journal entry review.Account Reconciliations & Aging: Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, review accounts payable aging monthly and weekly with direct reports, monitor accounts receivable aging, and reconcile vendor auto-debit accounts.Compliance & Reporting: Coordinate annual 1099 reporting, maintain accurate vendor records and documentation, and investigate voided checks and unclaimed property matters.Accounts Receivable Support & Customer Management: Support AR with guidance on cash application activities and oversee customer account setups.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with regional controllers, field accounting teams, and operational managers to resolve accounting issues, maintain accurate records, and support timely close activities.Financial Analysis & Reporting: Prepare periodic financial analysis and reporting as needed.Audit Support: Work with external and internal team members and stakeholders to support annual financial audits – This includes select duties within internal controls, audit prep, and communications/coordination.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (with an Accounting focus) is required.8+ years of full-cycle Corporate Accounting experience with 4+ years as a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager.Strong experience managing Regional Accounting Teams OR Shared Services Accounting Teams.Demonstrated experience overseeing Accounts Payable.Strong knowledge of US GAAP and Debits & Credits.Strong proficiency with MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs).Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment and adapt to change quickly.Ability to communicate (written and verbal) concisely and enthusiastically with team members and customers.A Self-starter with a positive and collaborative mindset.Highly Preferred: Accounting experience within Restaurants, Retail, Hospitality, or E-Commerce Industries.Highly Preferred: Working knowledge of SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA.**HireCapital and our clients are equal-opportunity employers. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.