Accounting Manager

Priority-Technology-Holdings,-LL; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

ESPP

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. seeks an Accounting Manager in Alpharetta, GA to lead corporate cash management, bank activity oversight, and general ledger operations.

You will drive month-end close accuracy, bank reconciliations, and internal control compliance while guiding a dedicated cash team. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Accounting, the role requires 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, NetSuite and Blackline proficiency, and CPA is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• CPA license preferred and US GAAP knowledge.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead cash management and bank activity oversight across accounts.
• Manage month-end close, reconciliations, and GL integrity.
• Ensure SOX controls and internal controls compliance.
• Support audits and drive process improvements in cash reconciliations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

US GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

CPA license preferred

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Blackline

Job description

Accounting Manager

Full Time Professional Alpharetta, GA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2081

Job title: Accounting Manager

Reports to: Director of Corporate Accounting

Department: Central Services

Grade: 19

About Priority:

Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. is a leading financial technology company on a mission to deliver a personalized, easy-to-adopt financial toolset that accelerates cash flow and optimizes working capital for businesses. Our vision is to eliminate the barriers to unlocking revenue - empowering businesses to grow faster and operate smarter.

We achieve this through the Priority Commerce Engine, an innovative platform that combines payables, acquiring, and banking and treasury solutions. This unified approach allows businesses to streamline financial operations, reduce unnecessary costs, and uncover new revenue opportunities.

At Priority, we're driven by results. We expect our people to be known for results - bringing expertise, momentum, and relentless focus to every challenge, helping our clients and each other thrive.

About the Role:

The Accounting Manager serves as the primary leader for corporate cash management, bank activity oversight, and general ledger operations. Reporting directly to the Director of Corporate Accounting, this role is heavily focused on monitoring bank payments, reviewing receipts, and approving all bank entries. You will drive accuracy across multiple accounts while managing month-end close accruals, certifying account reconciliations, ensuring internal control compliance, and supporting quarterly and annual audits.

Responsibilities:

Cash Management Oversight

• Monitor cash operations and bank activities across multiple bank accounts for the company and its subsidiaries.
• Ensure all bank transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
• Lead and mentor the cash accounting team to ensure high-performance standards.
• Hold weekly meetings with team members and segment controllers to resolve unidentified and unposted bank entries.
• Work closely with Treasury team.
• Perform, review, and certify bank account reconciliations.
• Support the team in researching and resolving complex reconciling items promptly.
• Create, review, and post cash-related journal entries.

General Ledger Responsibilities

• Guide the cash team through monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting.
• Perform complex balance sheet reconciliations to maintain ledger integrity.
• Develop and review trend and variance analyses for balance sheet and expense accounts.

Other GL responsibilities

• Other additional duties as assigned

Process Improvement & Ad-Hoc Tasks

• Partner with the Director of Corporate Accounting on high-priority strategic projects.
• Facilitate internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Proactively identify and communicate potential accounting concerns and strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Drive automation and process improvements, specifically targeting cash reconciliations to boost efficiency and consistency.
• Implement cross-training programs and lead onboarding for new team members.

What Success Looks Like:

• The Cash team consistently meets performance expectations, service level agreements, and departmental objectives.
• Month-end close activities are completed accurately and on schedule with minimal adjustments.
• Vendor payments, wire transfers, invoices, and AP transactions are recorded accurately in GL based on the banks activities/statements
• SOX controls and compliance requirements are effectively maintained with no significant audit findings or control deficiencies.
• Process improvement initiatives drive measurable gains in efficiency, accuracy, and operational effectiveness.

Candidate Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP, advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities and Blackline.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and corporate accounting best practices.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial issues to leadership.
• Competencies: Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and cross-functional relationship-building skills.
• Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is strongly preferred.
• Calculations (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, SUMIFS, and other analytical functions).

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation range: $90k-$110k
We invest in the whole employee - personally and professionally. Our benefits package is designed to support your well-being, growth, and success - both inside and outside of work.

• 401(k) match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• HSA and FSA options
• Financial wellness resources and employee discount programs
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Mental health support for employees and dependents through Lyra Health
• Family planning and women’s health benefits through Carrot
• Gym membership reimbursement and virtual wellness programs (including yoga)

Time Off

• 3 weeks PTO to start, with unlimited PTO after year one

Growth & Development

• Certified Payments Professional (CPP) certification support

We believe great performance starts with feeling supported - and we’ve built our benefits with that in mind.

Traditional Physical Requirements:

• Requires prolonged sitting, standing, bending, stooping and stretching.
• Requires the ability to lift 10 pounds.
• Requires eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity and a normal range of hearing and vision (with or without correction).

Join our team at Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. and be part of a dynamic and innovative company that is transforming the financial technology landscape. Together, we can shape the future of payments and banking solutions while providing unmatched value to our clients.