Accounting and Finance Manager

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to provide hands-on leadership across core accounting activities and support day-to-day financial operations. This is a long-term contract position suited for a detail-oriented individual who can work independently, manage recurring accounting processes, and deliver reliable financial insight in a part-time capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and ensuring accounts are reconciled accurately and on schedule.
• Produce monthly financial schedules and management reports that provide clear visibility into operating results and financial performance.
• Oversee accounts payable activities and support purchasing-related administration to help maintain accurate vendor records and timely payments.
• Manage inventory accounting tasks, including balance reviews and reconciliations, to support accurate valuation and reporting.
• Assist with audit readiness and tax preparation by organizing financial records and responding to documentation requests.
• Prepare gross margin reporting and calculate sales commissions using reliable financial data and established methodologies.
• Develop preliminary annual budget schedules and perform periodic financial analysis to support planning and decision-making.
• Document recurring accounting procedures and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and internal controls.

Requirements

• 7+ years of accounting experience, including responsibility for core general accounting functions.
• Strong background in month-end close, general ledger management, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits and working with audit-related documentation and requests.
• Knowledge of inventory accounting and the ability to analyze and resolve account discrepancies.
• Proven ability to work independently in a hands-on role while managing multiple priorities in a part-time schedule.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Benefits

Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.