Accounting Manager

Accrete•New York, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Accrete is seeking a hands-on, process-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting activities and develop, enhance, and standardize accounting processes and systems. Reporting to the Controller, the role supports accurate and efficient financial operations by improving accounting workflows, system integrations, and scalable processes. The position requires strong accounting fundamentals and hands-on ERP expertise, particularly in NetSuite, as well as experience with platforms such as Rippling. The Accounting Manager will assess transaction flows across systems and accounting functions, identify process gaps and inefficiencies, and turn findings into workflow improvements, automation opportunities, and stronger controls. A central responsibility is ownership of the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing and approvals in Rippling, payment processing, synchronization with NetSuite, and reconciliation of the resulting general ledger activity. The successful candidate takes initiative and leads process improvements from design through implementation. The role is based in Lower Manhattan, New York, with four days per week in the office. The stated salary range is $130,000–$165,000. Accrete builds Knowledge Engine products that combine organizational context, human expertise, and specialized agents for consequential work across enterprises and national security.

Requirements

CPA required.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a technology, SaaS, or fast-growing business.
At least 3 years of public accounting experience.
Strong hands-on NetSuite experience, including general ledger, reconciliations, reporting, transaction workflows, and system troubleshooting.
Experience with Rippling or similar payroll, spend management, accounts payable, and employee expense platforms.
Ability to design, develop, and improve accounting workflows and cross-system processes.
Strong understanding of transaction flows, system integrations, data mapping, and general ledger impacts.
Experience managing accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, approval workflows, payment processing, reconciliations, and vendor account maintenance.
Experience documenting procedures, implementing process improvements, and supporting automation initiatives.
Solid understanding of month-end close, internal controls, and U.S. GAAP.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, project coordination, and communication skills.
Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and drive improvements from identification through implementation.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting NetSuite integrations, system enhancements, and workflow configuration.
Familiarity with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and foreign currency accounting.
Experience in a growing technology or SaaS company.
Experience developing accounting SOPs, close checklists, and internal control documentation.
Experience improving accounting processes through automation and system-driven controls.

Responsibilities

Oversee assigned day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense accounting.
Execute and continuously improve month-end close procedures to support accurate, timely, and reliable financial reporting.
Investigate account variances, resolve discrepancies, and maintain complete supporting schedules and documentation.
Assist with monthly financial statements, management reporting, and supporting schedules.
Support external audits and tax compliance by preparing accounting records, reconciliations, and requested documentation.
Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and consistently in accordance with company policies and U.S. GAAP.
Own and improve the end-to-end accounts payable process, from invoice intake, coding, and approvals in Rippling through payment processing, synchronization, and general ledger posting in NetSuite.
Monitor Rippling-to-NetSuite integration activity, investigate failed or incomplete synchronizations, resolve coding and mapping discrepancies, and coordinate corrections.
Develop and maintain standardized procedures and controls for invoice processing, approval routing, payment execution, reconciliation, and period-end cut-off.
Reconcile Rippling accounts payable activity to NetSuite, investigate outstanding differences, and ensure transactions are recorded in the appropriate accounting period.
Coordinate with invoice approvers and internal stakeholders to resolve outstanding approvals, missing documentation, and processing delays.
Identify ways to reduce manual intervention, improve processing efficiency, and strengthen accounts payable controls.
Support NetSuite functionality, transaction processing, reporting, account mapping, and accounting configurations.
Develop and standardize accounting workflows across NetSuite and integrated platforms, including Rippling for payroll, spend management, and accounts payable.
Evaluate transaction flows from initiation and approval through integration, general ledger posting, reconciliation, and reporting.
Identify system limitations, manual workarounds, recurring errors, and bottlenecks, then develop and implement solutions to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
Partner with stakeholders and system administrators to improve integrations and resolve data-flow issues.
Support system enhancements, user acceptance testing, process redesign, and automation initiatives.
Document system configurations, transaction mappings, process dependencies, and procedures.
Redesign workflows, eliminate unnecessary manual steps, and improve operational efficiency.
Create standardized procedures, process documentation, close checklists, and workflow controls.
Establish process ownership, approval paths, review procedures, and escalation protocols.
Collaborate with the Controller to strengthen internal controls, improve audit readiness, and develop the accounting function.
Monitor recurring errors and control deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and follow through on implementation.
Partner with People/HR, Operations, department managers, and other stakeholders to improve upstream processes affecting accounting accuracy and efficiency.
Lead assigned process improvement initiatives, coordinating implementation, testing, documentation, and stakeholder adoption.
Provide day-to-day guidance and support to accounting team members, promoting consistent execution and accountability.
Train users on new or enhanced processes, system functionality, and accounting procedures.
Escalate complex accounting issues, significant control gaps, and matters requiring Controller review.