Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager - Peekskill, NY

Location: Peekskill, NY
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Salary: $95,000-$130,000+ based on experience
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Our client, a well-established, family-owned provider of managed linen and commercial laundering services , is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to support continued growth and modernization.

This role combines financial reporting, general ledger accounting, team leadership, process improvement, and systems implementation . The ideal candidate is comfortable owning the close process, working directly with financial data, developing accounting staff, and identifying opportunities to improve accounting operations.

What You'll Do
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes .
• Prepare, review, and analyze P&L statements, balance sheets, and other financial reports.
• Manage general ledger activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting discrepancies.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, and day-to-day accounting functions .
• Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with established accounting practices.
• Lead, mentor, and support two accounting team members.
• Review team members' work and provide guidance, training, and development as needed.
• Partner with the General Manager, Controller, and other departments to analyze financial performance and support business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, reporting, and workflows .
• Support accounting system implementations and modernization initiatives, including the transition to QuickBooks Online .
• Assist with audits, tax reporting, and requests from external accounting partners.
• Research and resolve accounting issues while maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
• Help develop scalable accounting processes that support continued company growth.

What We're Looking For
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field .
• Strong experience with:
• Month-end and year-end close
• General ledger accounting
• Account reconciliations
• Financial reporting
• P&L and balance sheet analysis
• AP and AR
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working directly with financial data.
• Experience identifying and implementing accounting process improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and financial accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across departments.
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to work directly within the accounting details.

Preferred Experience
• ERP or accounting system implementation experience.
• QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online experience.
• Experience transitioning or modernizing accounting systems.
• Previous experience training, mentoring, supervising, or reviewing accounting staff .
• Experience developing or improving accounting controls and reporting processes.
• Background within a family-owned, service, manufacturing, distribution, or operationally focused business environment.

Ideal Candidate

You're an experienced accounting professional who enjoys both leading people and remaining hands-on with the numbers .

You're comfortable taking ownership of the close process, investigating discrepancies, improving financial reporting, and developing better accounting processes. You can work effectively with senior leadership while also supporting and mentoring accounting team members.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join an established, family-owned organization during an important period of growth and accounting modernization .

The Accounting Manager will have the ability to make a meaningful impact by improving processes, strengthening reporting, supporting new systems, developing the accounting team, and helping build a more scalable finance operation for the future.