Accounting Manager

A Robert Half Management Resources client is seeking a hands-on Interim Accounting Manager Consultant to support day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close for a complex, multi-entity environment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who can step in quickly, manage priorities independently, and ensure accuracy across key accounting functions.
The consultant will work closely with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to maintain operational continuity, improve processes, and support critical reporting needs.

Key Responsibilities
Month-End Close & Journal Entries

Lead and support month-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate completion
Prepare and review journal entries, including:

Accruals (e.g., credit card accruals)
Intercompany transactions
Payroll-related journal entries
Foreign currency adjustments


Maintain supporting schedules and ensure completeness of documentation

Account Reconciliations

Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, including:

Bank reconciliations
Credit card accounts
Intercompany balances


Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner

Intercompany & Foreign Currency

Manage intercompany accounting, eliminations, and reconciliations
Support accounting for foreign currency transactions and exchange rate impacts
Ensure proper treatment and alignment across entities

Reporting & Analysis

Perform variance analysis across key accounts and explain fluctuations
Support internal reporting requirements and ad hoc financial analysis
Assist with data validation and reporting accuracy across systems

Systems & Tools

Utilize JDE (JD Edwards), Access, and OneStream for transaction review, reporting, and consolidations
Support data extraction, reconciliation, and reporting across multiple systems
Assist with process improvements and system utilization as needed

General Accounting Support

Maintain organized and audit-ready documentation
Assist with ad hoc accounting projects and clean-up efforts
Collaborate with internal teams to address accounting and operational issues


Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Accounting Manager-level responsibilities
Strong experience with:

Month-end close
Journal entries and accruals
Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Intercompany accounting
Foreign currency transactions




Technical Skills

Experience with:

JD Edwards (JDE) (highly preferred)
OneStream (highly preferred)
Microsoft Access (preferred)


Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, reconciliations, reporting)


Key Competencies

Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to quickly ramp up and operate independently
Strong organizational and time management skills
Analytical mindset with the ability to explain variances clearly
Effective communication and collaboration skills


Engagement Details

Immediate start preferred
Full-time, onsite presence required in Southeast San Diego
Duration through December 2026

Qualifications:

Month End Close, General Ledger, Financial Statement Audits, Account Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Accruals, Credit Card Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliations, OneStream, JDE EnterpriseOne, Microsoft Excel, Power Query

Compensation

$51.46-$59.59 Hourly

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