Accounting Manager

About the role

The Accounting Manager oversees financial governance, reporting, analysis, and record keeping while leading a team of associates who support related accounting functions. This role manages the full accounting close process, ensures accurate financial statements, and partners with leadership to provide clear financial insights that drive business performance. The position reports to the General Manager/VP and offers a strong opportunity to gain management and controller-level experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute the full accounting close process and prepare accurate financial statements, including comparative analysis of actual results against budgeted and prior period performance.
• Prepare, analyze, and discuss operating performance using financial statements, including trend analysis, period-over-period analysis, variance analysis, and cash flow forecasting.
• Direct and/or assist with core accounting activities such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and job costing to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Direct and/or assist with tax-related activities, including sales tax, federal and multi-state payroll tax, 1099 reporting, and W-2 preparation.
• Maintain the chart of accounts, reconcile the general ledger, and ensure the accuracy and proper documentation of all journal entries.
• Recommend financial policy and process improvements and implement changes where appropriate to enhance efficiency, control, and compliance.
• Prepare profit and cost center analyses to support management decision-making and profitability assessment.
• Prepare for and execute the annual financial audit process in coordination with third-party auditors, ensuring timely and accurate audit deliverables.
• Prepare reports and supporting documentation for annual workers’ compensation and general liability audits.
• Direct and/or assist with benefits and 401(k) reviews to support accurate administration and reporting.
• Supervise and support associates engaged in accounting and related functions, providing guidance, training, and oversight to ensure high-quality work.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• 3–5 years of professional accounting experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Extensive experience in audit execution across multiple levels and types.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including strong skills in spreadsheets and financial analysis tools.
• Hands-on experience with general ledger maintenance and reconciliation.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and job costing.
• Proven ability to prepare and interpret financial reports and statements.
• Experience maintaining a chart of accounts and managing journal entries.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed financial analysis, including variance, trend, and period-over-period analysis.
• Experience preparing and supporting annual financial audits with external auditors.
• Familiarity with sales tax, federal and multi-state payroll tax, 1099 reporting, and W-2 preparation.
• Experience preparing reports for workers’ compensation and general liability audits.
• Exposure to benefits and 401(k) review processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to recommend and implement process improvements within accounting and financial operations.
• Effective communication skills to explain financial results and trends to non-financial stakeholders.
• Interest in developing toward a controller-level or broader management role.

Work Environment

This role is based in an on-site office environment with standard Monday through Friday business hours. The position operates in a professional setting that supports focused financial and accounting work, including regular use of computers and Microsoft Office applications. The work involves collaboration with leadership, auditors, and internal teams in a structured, office-based environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pulaski, TN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.50 - $40.86/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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