Accounting Manager

Accounting ManagerDuration: 6 month contract Location: Austin, Texas - Onsite PositionDuties:Manage full-cycle accounting for STL LLC in QuickBooks, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations.Process vendor invoices (accounts payable) and customer invoices (accounts receivable) in a timely and accurate manner.Calculate, process, and pay payroll for approximately 19 STL employees directly in QuickBooks on the applicable pay schedule.Calculate and remit applicable federal, state, and local payroll taxes; prepare related filings and ensure compliance with statutory deadlines.Prepare and post monthly accruals, provisions, and adjusting journal entries to support an accurate and timely month-end close.Process vendor payments and manage payment schedules in alignment with contractual terms.Perform bank account reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations on a regular basis.Prepare monthly management reports and financial summaries for the Controllership and FSS leadership team.Maintain compliance with US GAAP and applicable accounting policies throughout the engagement.Support the high-level coordination and data validation activities related to the ERP transition from QuickBooks to Oracle EBS.Collaborate with the Financial Systems & Solutions (FSS) team and Controllership on integration milestones, data validation, and process documentation as needed.Promote a positive working environment and demonstrate ***'s leadership behaviors and values in all interactions.Skills:Preferred Qualifications:CPA certification (preferred but not required).Experience supporting ERP migrations or transitions (e.g., QuickBooks to Oracle EBS or similar platforms).Familiarity with Oracle EBS.Manufacturing or technology industry experience.Experience in M&A integration or acquired-entity accounting environments.Master's degree in Accounting.Minimum Qualifications:BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.6+ years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience with demonstrated expertise across multiple accounting functions (AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, tax).Proficiency in QuickBooks required — must be able to operate independently from day one without training.Demonstrated experience processing payroll directly (not oversight only) including tax calculations and remittances.Strong working knowledge of US GAAP.Experience managing the complete accounting cycle for a small or mid-size entity as a primary or sole contributor.Strong organizational and time management skills — ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines (payroll cycles, tax deadlines, month-end close) independently and accurately.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.