Accounting Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including strong general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and accounts payable experience.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, accounting principles, and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP and accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and comfortable managing competing deadlines, particularly during month-end close.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments and global accounting teams.
• Proactive approach to process improvement, technology, and automation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in CPG, food and beverage, manufacturing, or distribution.
• Experience with multi-entity or international accounting operations.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Medius, or similar AP automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger activities across US and Canadian entities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review accounting entries, investigate variances, and resolve reconciling items.
• Ensure assigned month-end close activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Support the Director of Accounting with close coordination, financial reporting, and audit requests.
• Oversee the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, posting, vendor reconciliations, and payment preparation.
• Monitor AP aging, payment terms, vendor records, and payment accuracy.
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure appropriate approvals, segregation of duties, and internal controls.
• Manage and improve Medius and related AP workflows, including system administration, reporting, documentation, and employee training.
• Develop and maintain accounting procedures, reconciliations, review controls, and approval workflows.
• Identify inefficiencies, recurring errors, and control gaps in GL and AP processes; improve processes through standardization, automation, and better use of existing systems.
• Support accounting system enhancements and integrations, including testing, troubleshooting, and data validation with IT and global accounting teams.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready accounting records.
• Lead, coach, and develop two Staff Accountants and one AP Specialist; set expectations, priorities, and deadlines and provide regular feedback and development.
• Provide hands-on support to ensure accurate and timely execution, promote accountability and collaboration, and escalate risks, resource constraints, and unresolved issues to the Director of Accounting.