Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to support a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can lead core accounting activities, maintain accurate reporting, and help keep month-end and audit processes on schedule. The position will partner closely with internal accounting stakeholders and requires strong communication, analytical judgment, and comfort working within multiple accounting systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly close process and deliver accurate financial statements within established deadlines.

• Prepare and maintain detailed account reconciliations and supporting schedules to ensure the integrity of the general ledger.

• Review financial results, investigate variances, and provide clear analysis to support informed decision-making.

• Coordinate documentation and schedules needed for internal and external audit activities.

• Oversee daily accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing functions.

• Record and review journal entries to ensure transactions are properly classified and posted.

• Collaborate with accounting team members to improve consistency, accuracy, and timeliness across finance processes.

• At least 5 years of accounting experience, including leadership within core accounting functions.

• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close activities and producing monthly financial statements.

• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliation practices.

• Hands-on background supporting audits and preparing documentation for financial statement review.

• Experience overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing operations.

• Proficiency with accounting softwares such as QuickBooks or Microsoft Great Plains/Dynamics GP.