Accounting Manager

Hawkins Ash CPAs is a Top 200 public accounting firm with 200+ professionals across 11 offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota. We provide audit, tax, advisory, and accounting services to businesses, nonprofit organizations, credit unions, and individuals throughout the region. Our firm combines the expertise and resources of a larger firm with the approachable culture and strong relationships of a regional practice.

About the role

We're looking for an experienced accounting leader to manage day-to-day internal accounting operations, support month-end close, prepare financial statements, and provide guidance and support to a small, collaborative accounting team. This role blends hands-on accounting work with leadership, collaboration, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, internal management reports, and required accounting schedules
• Review routine work completed by team members and ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to firm standards
• Provide coaching and support to staff, helping team members build skills, solve problems, and grow professionally
• Offer day-to-day guidance, answer questions, and help team members navigate accounting processes
• Handle daily accounting tasks, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities
• Review the annual operating and capital budgets and submit recommendations to the Managing Partner
• Support the administration of the firm's 401k plan and participate in compliance activities throughout the year
• Perform routine banking functions, maintain reconciliations, monitor cash activity, and communicate with banking partners as needed
• Monitor accounting metrics and contribute ideas that improve workflow, accuracy, and operational efficiency
• Coordinate billing and payment processing activities to support timely client invoicing and collections
• Collaborate with auditors/examiners on Year-end and Comprehensive Audits

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Five years of accounting management experience
• Strong communication skills and proven leadership experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs and accounting software

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Wellness program
• Flexible work-life balance
• Paid community service day