Accounting Manager/Sr Accountant

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager to oversee full-cycle accounting operations and support the financial integrity of the organization. This role is responsible for managing month-end and year-end close processes, maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing leadership to a small accounting team. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and perform full-cycle accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, income statement analyses, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and cash management activities.
• Review accounting transactions and ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning activities.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and documentation.
• Develop, document, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a small accounting staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Partner with operational leaders and business stakeholders to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, tax filings, and financial reporting obligations.
• Participate in system implementations, process improvement initiatives, and automation projects to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting responsibilities.
• Experience managing or supervising accounting staff, or demonstrated leadership of accounting functions.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience leading month-end and year-end close processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial analysis.
• Experience working with ERP systems and accounting software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• CPA designation or CPA candidate.
• Public accounting experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, healthcare, insurance, financial services, or other regulated industries.
• Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or Workday.
• Experience supporting process improvement, automation, or accounting transformation initiatives.

Compensation

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