Accounting Manager
Robert Half · Howell, NJ · 3 mo ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure reporting is completed accurately and within required timeframes.
- Prepare and review advanced journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, and other period-end adjustments.
- Oversee the general ledger by validating account activity, correcting discrepancies, and maintaining reliable financial records.
- Perform and supervise account reconciliations to support balance sheet accuracy and resolve outstanding variances promptly.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors by providing schedules, explanations, and supporting documentation during financial statement audits.
- Monitor adherence to organizational and corporate accounting standards, reinforcing consistent application of internal policies.
- Identify inefficiencies in the close process and implement improvements that shorten reporting cycles and enhance accuracy.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience managing month-end close and related financial reporting activities.
- Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation practices.
- Ability to prepare and evaluate complex journal entries with a high level of accuracy.
- Experience supporting or coordinating financial statement audit requirements.
- Solid understanding of accrual-based accounting and period-end adjustment processes.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and recommend corrective action.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across accounting and business teams.
Qualifications
Must have a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. CPA certification is preferred but not required.
Skills
- Strong technical accounting knowledge
- Sound judgment
- Process-improvement mindset
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid time off
- 401(k)