Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Accounting Manager Job Description

The Accounting Manager leads general ledger accounting activities and ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the financial close process. This role manages and develops a team of accountants, oversees complex journal entries and account reconciliations, and ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies. The Accounting Manager collaborates closely with cross-functional partners to resolve accounting issues, supports internal and external audits, and drives continuous improvement in processes and controls while serving as a knowledgeable resource across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Oversee general ledger accounting activities to ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial information.
• Review and approve complex journal entries and account reconciliations to maintain the integrity of financial records.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies across all accounting activities.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of three or more accountants, providing guidance, feedback, and support to enhance performance and professional growth.
• Perform detailed account analysis to identify variances, trends, and issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls over financial reporting and key accounting processes.
• Partner cross-functionally with other departments to resolve accounting issues and support business initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to inquiries, and addressing audit findings.
• Utilize a large-scale ERP system to manage accounting data, reporting, and process efficiencies.
• Create and use pivot tables and VLOOKUPs in Excel to analyze financial data and support reporting and decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, systems, and reporting to increase accuracy, efficiency, and control.
• Contribute to financial reporting activities, including preparation and review of financial statements and related disclosures.

Essential Skills

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• At least 7 years of experience performing reconciliations and recording journal entries.
• At least 7 years of financial reporting experience.
• At least 2 years of experience reviewing reconciliations and journal entries.
• At least 2 years of experience managing a team of three or more accountants.
• Experience working within public accounting.
• Experience working for a company with revenue over $300 million.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Proven ability to lead and participate in the month-end close process.
• Proficiency in creating and using pivot tables and VLOOKUPs in Excel.
• Proficiency with a large-scale ERP system.
• Demonstrated experience with internal controls over financial reporting.
• Strong skills in general ledger accounting, reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Ability to perform detailed account analysis and interpret financial data.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Vantagepoint or Deltek software.
• Experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and strengthen controls.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional work.
• Ability to serve as a knowledgeable resource on accounting matters across the organization.

Work Environment

The role offers a mostly remote work environment and supports candidates in any time zone. Team members typically work from home and travel onsite a few times per year for team meetings and collaboration. The position operates within a professional accounting and finance setting, using a large-scale ERP system and advanced Excel tools such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs. The culture emphasizes a supportive, down-to-earth leadership style and a collaborative team atmosphere, with a focus on professional growth, strong internal controls, and continuous improvement in financial processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Morristown, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 20, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.