Accounting Manager
Robert Half · La Grange, KY · 2 wk ago
On-siteAccountingTemporary
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a long-term contract assignment in Louisville, Kentucky or Indianapolis, IN. This role will lead key close activities, guide a small accounting team, and help maintain accurate financial reporting during a critical year-end period. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to oversee reconciliations, journal entries, and audit-related deliverables.
Responsibilities
- Lead month-end and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger activity to confirm completeness and accuracy.
- Oversee close management tasks and validate supporting documentation within FloQast and BlackLine-related workflows.
- Support audit preparation by organizing schedules, resolving discrepancies, and responding to financial statement audit requests.
- Monitor the integrity of accounting records in Sage Intacct and assist with related accounting processes as needed.
- Identify issues affecting the close process and implement practical solutions to improve efficiency and compliance.
Requirements
- 5+ years of accounting experience, including leadership responsibility within a close-focused environment.
- Proven background managing month-end close, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations.
- Experience reviewing and approving journal entries and supporting accurate financial statements.
- Familiarity with financial statement audits and the ability to prepare documentation for auditors.
- Hands-on experience with FloQast, BlackLine, or similar close management tools.
- Working knowledge of Sage Intacct or comparable accounting systems.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
- Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.