Reporting to the Controller, the accounting manager is responsible for overseeing key accounting functions including accounts payable, payroll processing, general ledger reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role also supports budgeting, compliance, and process improvement initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external vendor invoice and employee reimbursement processing and payments
Lead assigned monthly close activities including the following:
Manage prepaids and accrued liabilities in coordination with department leads to ensure accurate expense capture and appropriate allocation of expense with variance analysis in alignment with departmental budgets and forecasts
Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance. Communicate any material discrepancies and unexpected activity to the Controller.
Management of the preparation and filing of the company’s tax and other compliance forms as it relates to payroll
Manage the Corporate Credit Card and Expense program, issuing, maintaining, and closing accounts, managing spending limits, and ensuring reconciliation of expenses.
Perform financial analysis and prepare financial reports to support decision-making
Assist with annual departmental budgeting and ongoing forecasting.
Supervise and direct accounting staff in the areas of AP, Payroll and assigned General Ledger responsibilities
Research accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles as necessary.
Assist with building, implementing, and documenting new policies and procedures to improve the department’s ability to process transactions more efficiently and accurately.
Support Controller with interim and annual external audit process and third-party tax return preparation.
Performs other job duties, as needed
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, Paylocity, FloQast)