Accounting Manager

J2T Recruiting Consultants, Inc.; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision plan

401K with match

Paid time off

Job summary

J2T Recruiting Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead a small team and own contract accounting, rebates, and internal controls within a large, national organization.

The role emphasizes cross-functional partnership with operations and finance, driving month-end close, reporting, and process improvements. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting and 4+ years of corporate accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• 4+ years of corporate accounting experience to Senior or Manager.
• Large company experience preferred.
• Demonstrated career progression through promotions.
• Strong Excel skills with Pivot tables and VLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the month-end close, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Manage accounting for customer and supplier contracts, including rebates.
• Maintain SOX controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
• Develop and improve accounting procedures and documentation.
• Lead, mentor, and coach a small accounting team.
• Partner cross-functionally to support accounting, forecasting, and operations.
• Drive process improvements and support special projects as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Contract accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

• Exceptional leadership team invested in employee growth and ongoing opportunities for learning and promotion


• Partner cross-functionally with operations and finance teams across a large, national, multi-location organization


• High-impact accounting leadership role with ownership over contract accounting, rebates, and controls


• Natural next step for a Senior or Lead Accountant moving into people leadership


• Opportunity to lead and develop a small accounting team while improving processes and workflows

Why this job – ACCOUNTING MANAGER:

The Accounting Manager drives accurate and consistent financial processes with a strong focus on supplier and customer contract accounting. This role evaluates contract terms tied to customer payments and supplier reimbursements, develops value-added financial reporting, identifies risks and opportunities, and ensures compliance with corporate accounting policies. The Accounting Manager also leads and develops a small accounting team, drives process improvements, and partners cross-functionally to support key initiatives and business priorities. This role is a key launching pad to growth within this dynamic company

What You'll Actually Do:

• Lead and support the month-end close, including reconciliations and reporting


• Manage accounting for customer and supplier contracts, including rebates


• Maintain SOX controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies


• Develop and improve accounting procedures and documentation


• Lead, mentor, and coach a small accounting team


• Partner cross-functionally to support accounting, forecasting, and operations


• Drive process improvements and support special projects as needed

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required


• 4+ years of corporate accounting experience to Senior or Manager/great opportunity for a Senior to make the leap


• Large company experience highly preferred


• Demonstrated career progression through multiple promotions based on performance


• High proficiency in Excel, including Pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, and working with large data sets


• Strong communication, problem solving and analytical aptitude needed


• 1-2 years of supervisory or leadership experience a plus/ideally training and coaching

Where and How Much:

• Willingness to work onsite during onboarding (90 days), then four days per week in the DTC office, 1 day at home/strong flexibility


• Health, Dental & Vision | 401K w/up to 3.5% match | PTO + Sick and Personal days