Accounting Manager

Lessen • Scottsdale, AZ

18d

About The Position

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing key accounting functions with a strong focus on revenue recognition, month-end close, and financial reporting. This role will serve as a hands-on contributor responsible for preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition guidance. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable operating both strategically and tactically, and is willing to roll up their sleeves to support the evolving needs of the accounting team. This role may manage one direct report and will partner cross-functionally across the organization to support accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience required
• Strong understanding and practical application of ASC 606 revenue recognition guidance required
• Experience working within an ERP system required
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience managing full-cycle month-end close processes
• Ability to prepare and post complex journal entries and reconciliations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on, team-oriented mindset with willingness to support operational accounting activities as needed
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience managing or mentoring accounting staff preferred
• NetSuite experience strongly preferred
• Public accounting experience is a plus
• NetSuite experience
• Experience in high-growth or fast-paced environments
• Experience supporting audits and technical accounting matters

Responsibilities

• Establish, develop and improve internal controls and procedures for accounting transactions and budget preparation
• Manage and oversee the month-end and year-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries within the ERP system
• Lead revenue accounting processes in accordance with ASC 606, including contract review, revenue recognition analysis, and related reconciliations
• Maintain and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Support internal and external audit requests and assist with preparation of audit schedules and documentation
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and strengthening internal controls
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and other business teams to support accounting-related initiatives and projects
• Assist with ad hoc reporting, technical accounting research, and special projects as needed
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and oversight to one direct report, as applicable
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies and procedures
• Support ERP system enhancements, implementations, and process optimization initiatives

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability options
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation, federal and floating holidays
• Maternity/Paternity Pay
• Career advancement opportunities
• All the tools you'll need to be successful

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level