Accounting Manager - WGI

We are seeking an Accounting Manager with 5+ years of experience to join our growing team.  This position will be in our West Palm Beach, FL office.

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.

WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.

In this position you will be responsible for managing and supporting the accounting for the company and will also be responsible for project work.   

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• Manage day-to-day accounting operations and ensure there is redundant process backup in place for every critical function
• Implement and monitor the month, quarter and year-end closing schedules to meet deadlines
• Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Expense Reporting and Payroll staff
• Supervise the bi-weekly payroll submittal process
• Perform daily banking activity and prepare weekly cash flow analysis
• Oversee and approve check runs, expense report disbursements and positive pay uploads
• Lead the monthly financial reporting process
• Monitor emerging technology to determine ways to automate the account process without sacrificing accuracy and accountability
• Lead the schedule preparation for the year-end financial statement and indirect rate audits
• Mentor and develop staff members and utilize features in ERP system to optimize processes
• Provide ad hoc analysis of financial data for operations management leaders as needed
• Support the budget and forecasting processes

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of experience in accounting management of a professional services firm;
• 2+ years of experience in payroll oversight;
• Current working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP);
• Expertise with FAR overhead audits;
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems and controls;
• Experience with BST preferred;
• Experience creating, coordinating and achieving goals through a team of professionals;
• Excellent computer and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work is performed in an office setting.  Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse.  Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.