Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee the general ledger accounting process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and applicable accounting standards
• Prepare and distribute a monthly close calendar, monitoring deliverables and deadlines through a structured close checklist
• Supervise month-end and year-end close processes including balance sheet and income statement reconciliations, journal entry preparation and upload into the ERP system, and internal financial statement preparation
• Manage financial transactions across assets, liabilities, equity, expenses, prepaids, and accruals
• Review and approve recurring and non-recurring journal entries, ensuring proper coding and accounting treatment across revenue, deferrals, prepaids, payroll, accruals, and union-related items
• Review monthly bank reconciliation statements and reconcile bank account activity for non-revenue transactions
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting
• Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and support ad-hoc financial operations as needed
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with accounting and tax regulations, providing necessary documentation upon request
• Partner with the Billing and A/R team to ensure accurate revenue recognition and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience in public and/or private industry
• Strong expertise in GAAP, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and tax regulations
• Proven experience leading general ledger operations and managing an accounting team
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software; NetSuite experience strongly preferred
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with management, auditors, and external parties
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and organizational abilities
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities effectively