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Accounting Manager

Quest Defense Systems & SolutionsMinneapolis, Minnesota
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Job Description

Join Us as an Accounting Manager – Start Strong from Day One  This position can be located in Location: Plymouth, Minnesota (hybrid) or Blue Ash, Ohio (onsite)

Are you ready to take your accounting career to the next level in a company that values your expertise and invests in your future from day one?

We're seeking a detail-oriented and driven Accounting Manager to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in managing financial operations, streamlining processes, and supporting strategic decision-making.

What sets us apart?

  • Benefits that start on day one – because we believe in taking care of our team from the moment you join.

  • Real growth opportunities – we're committed to your professional development and offer a clear path to advancement.

  • A collaborative, supportive culture – work alongside smart, driven colleagues in an environment where your voice matters and teamwork is everything.

If you're looking for a role where your skills will be recognized, your ideas welcomed, and your career can flourish, we’d love to hear from you.

The Accounting Manager plays a vital role on the QDSS team, overseeing the daily operations of the finance department, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and managing finance staff.

The ideal candidate is motivated, detail-oriented, and demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Accounting Manager will also provide broad financial support to the Executive Team.

Detailed Responsibilities include:

  • Manage and oversee the daily operations including accounts payable and receivable, banking activity, general ledger activity, payroll activity, and month-end close procedures.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and DCAA.
  • Review transactions and journal entries, ensuring proper documentation has been obtained.
  • Assist with budget preparation, financial forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Maintain internal controls and ensures compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
  • Prepare and review documentation for external parties, such as audit and tax schedules.
  • Ensure timely and accurate tax filings and compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.
  • Supervise and develop finance staff.
  • Collaborate with other departments to support the overall company goals and objectives.
  • Participate in special projects and automation tasks as necessary.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • 5+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or management role
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
  • DCAA experience, preferred
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                              

 

Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications

Pay Ranges
$80,000$95,000 USD

At Quest Defense Systems and Solutions, we don’t just build technology — we engineer the future. From next-generation aerospace solutions to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that keep people safe and push the boundaries of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and visionary thinkers come together to shape the future. With over 25 years of aerospace and defense engineering expertise, our commitment to delivering high-quality, transformative solutions sets us apart — not just as an industry leader, but as a driving force for impactful change. Together, we’re not just leading the industry — we’re revolutionizing it.

 

Quest Defense provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The physical demands described here 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.