Accounting Manager

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join a collaborative and growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys owning key accounting processes, leading month-end activities, improving efficiencies, and mentoring team members in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys balancing day-to-day accounting operations with process improvement initiatives. This role offers broad exposure across general accounting, payroll, compliance, and systems while working closely with cross-functional teams.

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate the monthly accounting close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned activities.

• Manage general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and account analysis.

• Review vendor invoices to ensure proper coding and approval.

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, resolving outstanding items promptly.

• Oversee daily cash application and related accounting activities.

• Administer payroll processing and record associated accounting transactions.

• Coordinate sales and use tax filings and annual 1099 reporting.

• Support SOX compliance activities, maintain internal controls, and identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes.

• Partner with internal teams and external auditors to provide requested documentation and support.

• Supervise and mentor staff by reviewing work, providing guidance, and supporting professional development.

• Serve as a key user of the company's ERP system, helping optimize accounting workflows and supporting future system enhancements.

• Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience leading or mentoring accounting staff.

• Experience with ERP systems, and working through optimization.

• Experience processing payroll.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and internal controls.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Continuous improvement mindset with a desire to streamline processes and enhance efficiencies.

Why Join?

• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on accounting operations.

• Broad exposure to multiple areas of accounting and business operations.

• Stable organization with opportunities to grow professionally.

Compensation:

Base salary between 120K – 140K