Accounting Manager

Aston Carter•Darien, CT

1d•$65 - $85•Remote

About The Position

This contract role offers an opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to step into a manager-level position while actively performing Senior-level preparer work. The Accounting Manager / Senior Accountant will focus on general ledger management, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities, while also contributing to process improvement initiatives and supporting ad-hoc requests. This position is ideal for someone with deep NetSuite and GAAP experience who enjoys hands-on work and collaborating closely with leadership in a dynamic, fast-growing environment.

Requirements

8–10 years of overall accounting experience with a strong focus on general ledger and month-end close.
2–4 years of management-level experience, overseeing work quality and acting at a manager level, even without direct reports.
Hands-on experience with NetSuite financials, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and its application to financial reporting and balance sheet preparation.
Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and balance sheets.
CPA designation, public accounting experience, or relevant experience in the data center or SaaS industry.
Proven ability to work as a Senior preparer while collaborating with leadership on review and oversight.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.

Nice To Haves

Experience in energy, data center, or SaaS industries is highly valued.
Background in public accounting is a strong plus.
Comfort working in a high-growth, startup-like environment with evolving processes.
Ability to drive and support process improvement initiatives in the accounting function.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle ad-hoc requests and special projects.
Effective communication skills for collaborating across multiple teams and levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries and ensure they are accurate, complete, and properly supported in accordance with GAAP.
Perform detailed general ledger account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process.
Support the full month-end close cycle, including balance sheet and financial statement preparation and review.
Oversee the quality and accuracy of accounting work at a manager level, acting as a Senior preparer while having work reviewed by leadership.
Assist with financial reporting activities, including preparation of internal financial statements and related schedules.
Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes and controls and participate in implementing process improvements.
Respond to ad-hoc accounting and reporting requests, providing analysis and documentation as needed.
Leverage NetSuite and related financial systems to record, track, and report financial transactions.
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies across all assigned responsibilities.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced, growing organization to support accurate and timely financial information.