Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a multi-entity organization on a contract basis. This fully on-site role will oversee day-to-day accounting operations across manufacturing, rental property, and agricultural business units while helping maintain accurate financial records and reporting. The position requires a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can manage core accounting processes, strengthen financial controls, and partner closely with leadership on operational and administrative needs.

Responsibilities:
• Lead daily accounting activities across multiple entities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows, including invoice review, payment processing, cash application, and maintenance of organized vendor and customer records.
• Perform bank, petty cash, and account reconciliations to support accurate balances and dependable financial reporting.
• Review business expenses, verify supporting documentation, and coordinate disbursements in alignment with internal procedures.
• Prepare customer invoices, validate pricing and shipping support, and monitor outstanding balances across entities.
• Enter and track vendor bills after confirming receipt documentation, and assist with payment runs, credit matching, and cash-on-delivery check preparation.
• Support payroll-related accounting tasks, including auditing payroll information, reviewing timecard data, and preparing related spreadsheets and reporting such as benefit and retirement plan tracking.
• Maintain accounting files and supporting documentation, including material receipt records, financial paperwork, and export-related documents.
• Contribute to month-end accounting activities by preparing journal entries, supporting general ledger accuracy, and assisting with close and audit-related needs.
• Provide accounting support to executive leadership and help coordinate financial activities across the broader organization.• At least 5 years of accounting experience, including responsibility for core transactional accounting and reconciliations.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks in a business environment.
• Demonstrated experience handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking activity, and multi-account reconciliations.
• Background supporting month-end close activities, general ledger maintenance, and journal entry preparation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully on-site position in Rochester, New York.
• Experience in a multi-entity environment is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with financial statement audit support and maintaining accurate accounting documentation.
• Exposure to payroll or HR-related administrative processes is helpful, though deep HR expertise is not required for this contract assignment.