Accounting Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced, fully on-site Accounting Manager to support a client. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for a finance specialist who can lead day-to-day accounting activities, strengthen controls, and deliver accurate financial reporting in a fast-paced industrial environment. The role partners closely with operational leadership while overseeing core accounting processes, cash activity, and month-end close responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations, including oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, and monthly reconciliations across balance sheet and subsidiary accounts.
• Direct the month-end close cycle by preparing and reviewing journal entries, analyzing results, and ensuring timely completion of financial statements.
• Monitor cash positions, manage banking activity, support fraud prevention efforts, and develop recurring cash flow projections to help guide business decisions.
• Maintain accurate bank reconciliations, fixed asset records, and depreciation schedules while ensuring supporting documentation is complete and organized.
• Supervise front-office accounting staff, provide guidance to team members, and step in to support essential transactional duties when needed.
• Oversee collection efforts for outstanding receivables and help drive consistent follow-up to improve cash recovery and account resolution.
• Support payroll-related accounting by recording pay-period entries and serving as an on-site resource for payroll and benefits administration matters.
• Ensure compliance with tax filings and regulatory reporting requirements at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Coordinate audit preparation by assembling schedules, responding to external auditor requests, and assisting with interim and year-end review activities.
• Evaluate accounting procedures and internal controls, then implement process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 5 years of experience in private or internal accounting roles.
• Demonstrated background overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related accounting staff.
• Strong hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger management, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.
• Familiarity with financial statement support, audit preparation, budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis.
• Ability to work effectively in an evolving business environment while managing multiple deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across leadership and operational teams.
• High level of accuracy, sound judgment, and commitment to following established accounting procedures and controls.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.