Accounting Manager

An established North County organization is looking for an Accounting Manager to lead its day-to-day accounting operations and serve as a key partner to company leadership. This is a hands-on management role for someone who enjoys being close to the numbers rather than sitting exclusively in a supervisory capacity.The Accounting Manager will oversee the accounting cycle, month-end close, financial reporting, AP/AR, reconciliations, and internal controls while helping improve the overall efficiency of the department.What You'll Own:Manage daily accounting operations and accounting workflowsOversee AP, AR, cash activity, and general ledger functionsLead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processesReview and approve journal entries and account reconciliationsPrepare and review monthly financial statementsAnalyze financial results and explain significant variancesMaintain the chart of accounts and accounting policiesOversee bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliationsMonitor cash flow and working capitalManage accounting schedules for prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and other accountsReview AR aging, collections, and customer account activityOversee vendor payments and AP agingCoordinate payroll-related accounting activitiesEstablish and maintain effective internal controlsAssist with annual budgets and financial forecastsCoordinate with external CPA, tax professionals, and auditorsPrepare schedules and documentation for audits and tax filingsIdentify opportunities to improve accounting systems and processesLead, mentor, and develop accounting staff