Accounting Manager overseeing daily accounting operations, including AP, AR, cash activity, payroll entries, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close. The role supervises accounting staff, prepares financial analysis and reporting, supports budgeting and financial planning, coordinates tax schedules, and improves accounting processes while partnering with the Corporate Controller.
GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
A growing organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and lead its accounting team. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of the close process, developing staff, and working closely with financial leadership to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Accounting Manager will oversee AP, AR, cash activity, payroll entries, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end reporting. The role combines team supervision with hands-on accounting and financial analysis, making it a strong opportunity for someone ready to take broader ownership of the accounting function.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and delegate responsibilities across the accounting team
- Lead month-end and year-end close and ensure reporting deadlines are met
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and related reconciliations
- Review balance sheet and income statement activity with the Corporate Controller
- Prepare financial analysis and special reporting for management
- Oversee ACH payments, wire transfers, and cash activity
- Prepare payroll journal entries, accruals, and other adjusting entries
- Support annual budgeting and financial planning
- Prepare year-end schedules and supporting documentation for the external tax accounting firm
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, accuracy, and efficiency
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- Strong hands-on accounting experience with knowledge of AP, AR, general ledger, and financial reporting
- Previous experience supervising or leading accounting staff
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting systems; QuickBooks experience preferred
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, professional approach
Why Join?
- Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for a long-term position
- Broad ownership across accounting operations and financial reporting
- Opportunity to lead and develop an accounting team
- Direct partnership with the Corporate Controller and exposure to financial planning and analysis
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