Accounting Manager

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations. This role serves as a bridge between staff accountants and senior leadership, providing both strategic insight and hands-on support in managing the company’s financial health.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department (AP, AR, GL, payroll, and tax).

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax laws, and internal policies.

• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.

• Assist in developing annual budgets and financial forecasts.

• Monitor actual vs. budgeted results and analyze variances.

• Provide management with insights and recommendations to improve profitability.

• Implement and maintain strong internal controls.

• Streamline accounting processes and recommend efficiency improvements.

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data for audits.

• Coordinate and support annual audits and tax filings.

• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements.

• Supervise, mentor, and train accounting staff.

• Set goals, monitor performance, and conduct evaluations.

• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and corporate accounting practices.

• Experience with accounting software, QuickBooks,.

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

• High attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Leadership and team development competencies

• Strong ethics and integrity

• Analytical mindset with business acumen

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Effective communication and collaboration across departments

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Ability to work at a desk for extended periods (sitting, typing, viewing computer screens).
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, calculator use, and handling documents.
• Ability to read detailed financial data on screens and paper; may include extended periods of computer work.
• Ability to communicate clearly in person, on video calls, and over the phone.
• Occasionally lifting office files, records, or boxes of up to ~20 pounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing employees and applicants with a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law