Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Nick Corieri with Robert Half is looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee core financial operations for a well-known organization in Syracuse, New York. In addition to managing two staff on the accounting team, this role is responsible for maintaining accurate records, supporting timely reporting, and strengthening day-to-day accounting processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage reporting, reconciliations, and audit support in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee month-end close activities and help ensure financial results are recorded accurately and delivered on schedule.

• Prepare and review monthly financial packages, annual budgeting materials, and supporting information for periodic reporting needs.

• Maintain the general ledger and related subledgers, including receivables, depreciation, operating costs, revenue allocations, and insurance-related records.

• Evaluate account classifications and journal entries to confirm proper coding and compliance with internal accounting standards.

• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and complete settlement-related accounting tasks.

• Compile schedules and documentation for external audits and assist with required financial statement support.

• Analyze operating results, cost trends, and revenue data to provide forecasts and recommendations that support business objectives.

• Lead and train accounting staff while processing and reviewing journal entries and other routine accounting transactions.

• Track monthly parking activity and billing while contributing to special financial analyses, reconciliations, and ad hoc reporting.

• Support budget development and help implement accounting controls, procedures, and system-related improvements across finance operations.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply directly to this job posting and contact Nick Corieri at Robert Half for more information.

• BS degree in accounting with at least 5 years of accounting experience, including responsibility for month-end close and general ledger management.

• Strong working knowledge of journal entries, balance sheet analysis, and financial reporting processes.

• Experience supervising or guiding accounting staff in a detail-oriented business environment.

• Ability to analyze cost and revenue information and translate findings into practical recommendations.

• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail when managing multiple deadlines.

• Proficiency with accounting systems and MS Excel used for reporting, reconciliations, and budgeting.