Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

For consideration, please reach out to Jennifer Lavoie as soon as possible, ensure to include your most current resume when you apply. Connect with me on LinkedIn at Jennifer Lavoie!

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We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core financial operations and support sound business decision-making for a client in Bedford, New Hampshire. This Accounting Manager role will guide reporting, budgeting, cash management, payroll oversight, and compliance activities while strengthening internal processes and controls. The ideal Accounting Manager candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership experience, and the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the creation and review of financial reports, ensuring timely and reliable presentation of income statements, balance sheets, cash flow reporting, and related analyses.

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including general ledger oversight, journal entry review, and account reconciliation processes.

• Lead the AP, AR, and Payroll processes for the company.

• Manage a team of AP, Billers, and Payroll individuals.

• System implementation experience is a plus

• Strengthen accounting operations by evaluating internal controls, refining policies and procedures.

• Supervise and develop accounting and finance staff, including payroll oversight, while ensuring multi-state payroll practices remain compliant.

• Must have Multistate payroll experience, will be overseeing payroll.

• Administer financial systems and tools, supporting effective system use and ongoing process improvements across accounting functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including five or more years in a people leadership or managerial capacity.

• Strong command of accounting principles, financial reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance standards.

• Hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger management, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Demonstrated background in multi-state payroll oversight and related compliance requirements.

• Proficiency with accounting and financial software, along with advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.

• Strong analytical judgment and problem-solving ability, with a track record of identifying financial trends and operational improvements.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across departments and present insights to leadership