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Accounting Manager

Robert Half

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a long-term contract opportunity based on site in Lexington, Massachusetts. This role will lead core accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and provide dependable reporting to the VP of Accounting and Finance. The ideal candidate brings strong close and reconciliation experience, works comfortably in project-based environments with time tracking, and can help ensure reliable financial oversight across daily and month-end activities.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the monthly close process, ensuring entries are recorded accurately and reporting deadlines are met.
• Manage general ledger activity and review journal entries to maintain complete and well-supported financial records.
• Perform detailed reconciliations for key accounts and balance sheet areas, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Coordinate audit support by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses needed for financial statement review activities.
• Oversee the accounts payable function through guidance and supervision of the AP Specialist.
• Monitor payroll processing for approximately 60 employees in partnership with an external payroll provider to ensure accuracy and proper posting.
• Prepare and analyze accounting data for leadership, delivering clear financial information to the VP of Accounting and Finance.
• Support accounting operations within a project-driven, time-and-billing business model, including alignment of costs, labor tracking, and related financial records.• Proven experience in an Accounting Manager or similar accounting leadership role.
• Strong background in month-end close, general ledger management, and journal entry review.
• Hands-on experience with account reconciliations, balance sheet analysis, and audit preparation.
• Knowledge of payroll oversight in coordination with a third-party processing firm.
• Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint and accounting practices used in project-based organizations.
• Industry experience in engineering, construction, government contracting, or defense-related environments is highly preferred.
• Ability to work on site in Lexington, Massachusetts and communicate effectively with finance leadership and cross-functional teams.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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