Interim Staffing - Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage accounting project teams, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
• Develop and implement strategic process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client engagements, fostering strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction.
• Support the AFC team on various accounting projects.
• Demonstrate basic to intermediate knowledge of complex financial accounting concepts.
• Supervise the full accounting cycle, including preparation of journal entries (revenue, accruals), data validation, and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts including intercompany accounts, fixed assets, and inventory.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports to provide insights into the company's financial performance.
• Understand and apply debits and credits, and post journal entries accurately to maintain the general ledger.
• Execute and oversee the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review and analyze financial statements, including income statements and balance sheets, to provide financial insights and ensure accuracy.
• Supervise, perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of all balance sheet account types.
• Oversee payroll accounting and perform related monthly reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel skills to analyze financial data and create detailed financial reports.
• Provide guidance and training to junior accounting staff to ensure consistent application of accounting principles.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and internal controls by collaborating with auditing services.
• Establish and maintain accounting systems to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance accounting processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the year, depending on client needs.

Requirements

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree.
• 5+ years of experience in a hands-on role involving full cycle accounting with solid experience in financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software packages.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and the month-end close processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experienced in serving clients with a local, national or international presence, and a number of diverse organizational structures.
• CPA or equivalent certification (preferred).
• Experience with systems implementation and process improvement (preferred).

Benefits

RSM offers a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.