Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

A leading company in the import and distribution sector, dedicated to providing the highest quality ingredients to the nutritional, food, and pharmaceutical industries, seeks a highly skilled and motivated Accounting Manager to join their team.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial data, and providing timely reporting to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with a deep understanding of GAAP and a proven track record of managing and developing a team.

Accounting Manager Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the accounting team; assign responsibilities and review work for accuracy.
• Coordinate the annual audit and act as the primary liaison with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Maintain and strengthen internal control policies and procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Support the company's budgeting, forecasting, and financial variance analysis activities.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insight and support key business initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation to enhance departmental efficiency and accuracy.

Accounting Manager Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong, comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• High proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP) and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead and collaborate effectively.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.

Accounting Manager Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Generous Paid Time Off and company-observed holidays

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.