Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Accounting ManagerPosition Summary

The Accounting Manager reports directly to our client's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring the accurate recording and review of financial transactions, and supporting the preparation of timely and accurate financial reporting. This position plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing financial insights to leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Train, mentor, and supervise accounting staff to ensure assignments are completed accurately and on time.
• Provide ongoing coaching and conduct annual performance evaluations.
• Review general ledger and balance sheet account reconciliations to verify the accuracy of account balances and identify discrepancies.
• Analyze balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow activity to identify trends, variances, exceptions, and necessary adjustments.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end journal entries, including accruals and reclassifications.
• Produce supporting schedules, financial analyses, and commentary to accompany financial statements and management reports.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing financial and operational data.
• Coordinate and provide supporting documentation requested during external audits.
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting procedures.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of eight years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with full-cycle accounting processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using ERP/accounting software, preferably Sage Intacct.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach and strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player with leadership experience.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, which includes:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Time
• Bereavement Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid supplemental benefits
• Voluntary supplemental benefit options
• Annual performance reviews