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Accounting Manager

Largo, MD · On-site

$110K/yr

... asset accounting. * Authority on various personnel matters include preparing the work schedules ... management. * Maintains the integrity of accounting records by ensuring that staff comply with ...

Accounting Manager

Bowie, MD · On-site

$110K/yr

... asset accounting. * Authority on various personnel matters include preparing the work schedules ... management. * Maintains the integrity of accounting records by ensuring that staff comply with ...

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What does a manager asset accounting do?

A Manager Asset Accounting oversees the accounting and financial reporting of a company's fixed assets, such as property, equipment, and investments. They ensure accurate tracking, valuation, and depreciation of assets in compliance with relevant accounting standards. Their responsibilities often include leading a team, implementing asset management policies, coordinating audits, and ensuring data integrity in financial statements. They also collaborate with other departments to support budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure planning. This role is essential for maintaining transparency and accuracy in a company's asset-related financial information.

How does a manager asset accounting typically collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting?

A Manager of Asset Accounting works closely with departments such as Operations, Finance, and Procurement to track asset acquisitions, disposals, and transfers. Regular communication with these teams is essential to gather necessary documentation and ensure that asset records are up-to-date and in compliance with relevant accounting standards. This role often leads cross-functional meetings to review asset-related transactions and address any discrepancies, helping maintain accurate fixed asset registers and supporting timely month-end and year-end financial close processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a manager asset accounting, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Manager Asset Accounting, you need strong expertise in financial accounting, fixed asset management, and a relevant degree such as a bachelor's in accounting or finance, often paired with a CPA or similar certification. Proficiency in ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, fixed asset management software, and advanced Excel skills are typically required. Leadership, analytical thinking, and effective communication are vital soft skills for managing teams and collaborating across departments. These competencies ensure accurate asset reporting, compliance with regulations, and efficient financial operations within the organization.

What cities in Washington are hiring for Manager Asset Accounting jobs?

Cities in Washington with the most Manager Asset Accounting job openings:

Infographic showing various Manager Asset Accounting job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution.

Asset Accounting Lead/Senior Asset Accountant (Top Secret Clearance SCI required)

Washington, DC

St. Michael's Inc
Business Management Consulting • 51 - 200 employees

$140K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Lead and perform asset accounting, reporting, and reconciliation support for real property, personal property, PP&E, IUS, leases, and CIP.

  • Maintain and validate asset accounting data, including acquisition cost, useful life, depreciation, location, custodian, condition, and disposal information.

  • Perform monthly reconciliations among property management systems, GL control accounts, financial statement balances, and other relevant source systems; document reconciling items and recommend corrective actions.


Job description

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

Do you have an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance? Do you have Federal Government Accounting expertise? Do you have demonstrated experience with Plant, Property, and Equipment (PP&E), Internal Use Software (IUS), lease accounting, depreciation and amortization, Construction in Progress (CIP), or asset-related financial statement support? If so, then we invite you to read on.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

St. Michael's is hiring an Asset Accounting Lead/Senior Asset Accountant to support an Intelligence Community (IC) client. As the Asset Accounting Lead/Senior Asset Accountant, you will lead and perform asset accounting, reporting, and reconciliation support for real property, personal property, Plant, Property, and Equipment (PP&E), Internal Use Software (IUS), leases, and Construction in Progress (CIP). You will be in a client-facing role that will benefit from your knowledge of applicable Federal accounting standards, asset lifecycle accounting, depreciation and amortization, reconciliations, and asset-related financial statement support. Our core value of Teamwork will be paramount to this role as you be a team lead responsible for coordinating with Government property accountability, logistics, financial reporting, and accounting personnel to maintain accurate, complete, supportable, and audit-ready asset records.

LOCATION

Washington, DC (100% on-site)

WHO YOU ARE

  • Active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) with CI Poly clearance.
  • Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • 5 or more years of Federal accounting experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in PP&E, IUS, lease accounting, depreciation and amortization, Construction in Progress (CIP), and asset-related financial statement support.

PREFERRED:

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential, with knowledge of applicable Federal accounting standards related to PP&E, IUS, leases, impairments, and asset accounting support processes.
  • Previous experience supporting Intelligence Community customers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and perform asset accounting, reporting, and reconciliation support for real property, personal property, PP&E, IUS, leases, and CIP.
  • Maintain and validate asset accounting data, including acquisition cost and date, useful life, depreciation or amortization method, accumulated depreciation or amortization, location, custodian, condition, and disposal information.
  • Perform monthly reconciliations among property management systems, GL control accounts, financial statement balances, and other relevant source systems; document reconciling items and recommend corrective actions.
  • Calculate and prepare support for depreciation and amortization entries using Government-approved methods, useful lives, capitalization thresholds, and applicable accounting guidance.
  • Support accounting for asset acquisitions, transfers, disposals, retirements, impairments, lease activity, and CIP, including identification of stale CIP balances and timely transfer of completed projects to active asset accounts.
  • Prepare asset-related financial statement schedules, reconciliations, note disclosure support, and other documentation for quarterly and annual reporting and audit support.
  • Coordinate with Government property accountability, logistics, financial reporting, and accounting personnel to investigate inventory variances, support physical inventories, and maintain complete, organized, and audit-ready records.

COMPENSATION: As required by applicable law, St. Michael's Inc. provides reasonable pay ranges for positions based on labor market conditions in locations where compensation transparency is required. The base pay range for this position is $140,000 to $180,000. Final compensation may vary depending on geographic location, relevant skills, experience, and other job-related factors. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, based on company and individual performance.

This position is in support of an upcoming opportunity, contingent upon award, and we are actively gathering qualified candidates in preparation for a successful proposal submission.