Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations and provide accurate, timely financial insight for the business. Based in Salem, New Hampshire, this role oversees financial close activities, project-based accounting, and daily cash management while supporting strong compliance and reporting practices. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to partner effectively with operational leaders to improve financial performance.

Responsibilities:
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to deliver complete and reliable financial results on schedule.
• Manage the general ledger by reviewing detailed journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for key accounts.
• Investigate balance sheet variances and ensure outstanding items are resolved promptly and accurately.
• Administer accounting across multiple entities, including intercompany balancing and consolidation adjustments.
• Oversee fixed asset records, depreciation activity, asset retirements, and periodic physical verification processes.
• Lead project and job cost accounting by tracking budgets, actual spending, forecasts, and overall contract profitability.
• Prepare work-in-progress reporting and apply percentage-of-completion revenue recognition in accordance with accounting requirements.
• Partner with project and operations teams to evaluate billing status, contract changes, margin trends, and financial risks.
• Supervise accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, including invoicing, collections, vendor payments, cash application, and related controls.
• Support cash forecasting, banking activity, audit coordination, tax compliance, and ongoing improvements to internal controls and financial processes.• 5+ years of accounting experience, including leadership responsibility in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, general ledger management, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits and working with external auditors or tax advisors.
• Hands-on background in job cost accounting, project financial analysis, and revenue recognition for contract-based work.
• Proficiency with NetSuite and confidence using accounting systems to manage reporting and daily operations.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and internal control practices.
• Ability to analyze financial results, identify discrepancies, and communicate clear recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.