Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to provide hands-on financial leadership for a public sector organization in Baltimore, Maryland. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can step into a fully onsite environment, guide daily accounting operations, and bring structure to a small finance team during an interim period. The role will focus on payables oversight, account reconciliations, month-end support, and team supervision while helping maintain accurate and timely financial records.

Responsibilities:

• Direct day-to-day accounting activities in a fully onsite setting and provide steady leadership to support staff involved in transaction processing and administrative work.

• Oversee accounts payable workflows by reviewing submissions, confirming appropriate coding, and helping ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and expenses.

• Perform detailed account reconciliations, investigate aging or unresolved items, and drive follow-up actions to clear outstanding balances.

• Manage the review of employee and organizational credit card expenses to verify documentation, coding accuracy, and policy alignment.

• Contribute to the month-end close process by preparing and reviewing key schedules, resolving discrepancies, and supporting timely completion of preliminary close tasks.

• Supervise assigned team members, set priorities for daily work, and foster a collaborative approach that keeps accounting activities moving efficiently.

• Support payroll-related accounting tasks as needed, including coordination of related entries, reviews, and issue resolution.

• Work within financial systems to monitor transactions, review invoice activity, and maintain reliable accounting data.

• Assist the finance team with reducing backlogs in reconciliations and improving the consistency of routine accounting processes.

• At least 5 years of accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibility within an accounting or finance function.

• Strong background in month-end close, account reconciliation, and accounts payable management.

• Experience reviewing financial records for accuracy and supporting audit-ready documentation and financial statement processes.

• Demonstrated ability to research discrepancies, resolve outstanding accounting items, and maintain organized records.

• Effective people management skills with the ability to guide staff, assign work, and communicate clearly across a lean team structure.

• Availability to work fully onsite in Baltimore, Maryland for the duration of the assignment.

• Experience in public sector, nonprofit, or similarly structured organizations is preferred.