Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Direct the monthly close process, ensuring financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities across the general ledger, reconciliations, and journal entry review.
• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable staff, providing guidance and maintaining effective workflows.
• Analyze production and operating variances to identify trends and support sound financial decisions.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations to maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Support audit readiness by organizing financial documentation and responding to audit-related requests.
• Oversee full-cycle accounting functions, including transaction review, period-end reporting, and balance sheet maintenance

Requirements

• Experience leading full-cycle accounting activities in a detail-oriented accounting environment.
• Background in manufacturing accounting with an understanding of cost and variance analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of month-end close procedures and general ledger management.
• Ability to prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting financial documentation.
• Experience supervising or mentoring accounts payable and accounts receivable team members.
• Familiarity with financial statement audits and audit support processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues effectively.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, and at least 5 years of relevant experience in accounting, preferably in a manufacturing setting. CPA certification is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Access.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a contract/temporary position based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Robert Half

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.