Accounting Manager

Fire Protection Team; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire Protection Team seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, reconciliations, AR, AP, and month-end close. You will report to the Controller and lead the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Collections teams to ensure accurate invoicing and timely payments.

You will improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and collaborate with operations, sales, service, and admin teams to deliver dependable financial information.

Qualifications

• Progressive accounting experience with GL, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience supervising accounting staff preferred.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and financial recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations including AR, AP, and reconciliations.
• Review and approve journal entries and schedules.
• Coordinate month-, quarter-, and year-end close.
• Monitor cash flow, invoicing, and collections.
• Assist Controller with performance feedback and department priorities.
• Maintain internal controls and support audits.

Skills

General ledger

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Excel

QuickBooks proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online/Desktop

Job description

The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations of the company, including general ledger oversight, account reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections support, and month-end close activities.

This position reports directly to the Controller and provides leadership, guidance, and oversight to Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Collections to ensure timely invoicing, accurate payment posting, proper customer account maintenance, effective vendor payment support, and appropriate follow-up on billing and collection-related matters. The Accounting Manager plays a key role in improving accounting processes and supporting the overall efficiency and accountability of the Accounting Department.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provides day-to-day leadership, functional oversight, and work direction to Accounting Team Members.
• Serves as a mentor and coach by supporting onboarding, training, and continued development of team members.
• Assists the Controller with performance feedback, workload balancing, process adherence, and department priorities.
• Supports team accountability, workflow efficiency, and timely completion of accounting deadlines while escalating concerns to leadership as needed.
• May participate in hiring, performance management, disciplinary recommendations, and staffing decisions in partnership with the Controller, as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger activity, accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections support, and related accounting workflows.
• Review, prepare, and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules as assigned.
• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure deadlines are met and financial records are complete and accurate.
• Review bank accounts, credit card accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other reconciliations for accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of variances.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Collections activity to ensure invoices, payments, credits, adjustments, vendor payments, and customer account records are properly maintained.
• Provide leadership and assistance to accounting staff to support accurate work completion and timely follow-up.
• Monitor customer invoicing, payment posting, monthly statements, billing portals, accounts receivable aging, and collection follow-up to support cash flow and account accuracy.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, customer payment issues, vendor account questions, and collection-related matters in coordination with internal teams and the Controller.
• Escalate delinquent accounts, unresolved discrepancies, payment concerns, or control issues to the Controller as appropriate.
• Review accounts payable processing, vendor account activity, and payment preparation to support accurate and timely disbursements.
• Prepare and review financial reports, account schedules, variance explanations, and supporting documentation for Controller review.
• Support audits, tax filings, insurance requests, and other financial documentation by preparing schedules and gathering required support.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls by reviewing accounting transactions for accuracy, completeness, documentation, and proper approval.
• Collaborate with operations, sales, service, and administrative teams to resolve accounting-related questions and ensure accurate financial information.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting accuracy, system use, documentation, and department efficiency.
• Maintain accurate, organized accounting records in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting practices.
• Other duties as assigned by the Controller.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred for this role.
• Progressive accounting experience required, including general ledger, account reconciliations, month-end close, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and/or financial reporting responsibilities.
• Prior experience supervising, leading, training, or providing work direction to accounting support staff preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, reconciliations, and financial recordkeeping practices.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and/or Desktop preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, and the ability to learn and use accounting systems effectively.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, organization, communication, and follow-through.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Must be willing to submit to pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to communicate by phone, email, and in person.
• Must be able to occasionally lift office files, documents, or supplies up to 15 pounds.