Junior Accounting Manager / Accounting Manager
About The Position
The Junior Accounting Manager is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely financial reporting, managing accounting operations, supporting cash flow management, and maintaining compliance across multiple companies. This position requires a strong understanding of GAAP, accrual accounting, financial analysis, and internal controls while providing leadership within the accounting department. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-company environment. This position is designed for a high-performing accounting professional who is ready to grow into a senior leadership role while helping ensure the financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency of multiple companies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (Required)
- Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA with Accounting/Finance concentration (Required)
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience
- Multi-entity accounting experience preferred
- Manufacturing, wholesale distribution, healthcare, or SaaS experience preferred
- Experience with ERP/accounting software (NetSuite preferred)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with financial reporting and month-end close
- Strong GAAP knowledge
- Accrual accounting expertise
- Financial statement preparation
- General ledger management
- Cash flow forecasting
- Financial analysis
- Internal controls
- Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)
- NetSuite or similar ERP systems
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- High level of integrity and confidentiality
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to work additional hours during month-end and year-end close periods.
Nice To Haves
- CPA (Preferred, not required)
- CMA (Preferred)
- MBA (Finance or Accounting) (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate monthly financial statements.
- Complete month-end close by the required deadline.
- Prepare Profit & Loss Statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Statements, Gross Profit reporting, and Department financial reporting.
- Ensure financial information is accurate and timely.
- Maintain the general ledger.
- Prepare journal entries.
- Record accruals and prepaid expenses.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loan accounts, and fixed assets.
- Review account balances for accuracy.
- Review A/P and A/R processes.
- Ensure expenses are coded correctly.
- Monitor collections.
- Improve cash conversion cycle.
- Review aging reports.
- Prepare weekly cash flow reports.
- Forecast cash requirements.
- Assist executive management with liquidity planning.
- Monitor company banking activity.
- Maintain compliance with GAAP, Sales tax, Payroll tax, Property tax, and State and federal reporting.
- Assist external CPA during year-end review or audit.
- Help develop accounting policies.
- Maintain documentation.
- Strengthen internal financial controls.
- Assist with fraud prevention initiatives.
- Assist with annual budgeting.
- Prepare forecasts.
- Analyze expenses.
- Recommend cost-saving opportunities.
- Monitor profitability by department and product line.
- Support Controller and CFO functions.
- Train accounting staff.
- Improve accounting processes.
- Assist with ERP implementation and automation initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Be part of a purpose-driven company making a global impact.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
