Assistant Accounting Manager

Assistant Accounting Manager

Join a stable, privately held company that has been in business since 1947 and generates approximately $500 million in annual revenue. This is a long-term opportunity within a small, collaborative accounting team. The role offers excellent stability and is ideal for someone looking for a steady position rather than a fast-track management path.

The Assistant Accounting Manager supports the Accounting Manager with day-to-day accounting operations and helps ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and audit readiness. This individual will review general ledger activity, prepare reconciliations and excise tax filings, assist with financial reporting, and serve as the Accounting Manager's backup when needed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Review daily general ledger activity for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements, including income statements and balance sheets.
• Prepare and file excise tax reports.
• Support internal and external audit activities by ensuring documentation is complete and records are audit-ready.
• Ensure accounting processes comply with GAAP.
• Serve as the backup to the Accounting Manager during absences.
• Maintain accurate financial records within the Encompass ERP system.
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel functions to analyze and report financial data.

Qualifications include:

• Associate degree in Accounting or a related field required (Bachelor's degree is a plus).
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience preparing financial statements, reconciliations, and general ledger reviews.
• Prior experience supporting audits and maintaining audit-ready financial records.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Pivot Tables
• Complex formulas
• Linking worksheets and workbooks
• Experience working in an ERP system; Encompass experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently within a small accounting team.

Why join?

• Stable company with nearly 80 years of success.
• Privately held organization with approximately $500 million in annual revenue.
• Small, collaborative accounting team.
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a key accounting function.
• Long-term, stable position with a contract-to-hire path.