Accounting Manager

Crawford Thomas LLC; City of Peekskill (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for a family-owned linen and laundry services company in Peekskill, NY. The role is onsite initially, with potential hybrid flexibility after three months, and offers a salary of $95,000–$130,000+ annually.

You will supervise two accounting staff, partner with leadership, and drive process improvements. Ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on accounting, strong Excel skills, QuickBooks Online experience, and a track record

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and independent problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to remain hands-on while taking ownership of accounting operations and team performance.
• Experience mentoring, training, or supervising accounting staff.
• Experience with ERP or accounting system implementations, particularly QuickBooks Online.
• Accounting experience within a privately held or family-owned business.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close, general ledger, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze P&L statements, balance sheets, and financial variances.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and daily accounting operations while supervising two team members.
• Partner with the General Manager and Controller to provide financial insights and support business decisions.
• Use advanced Excel skills to analyze financial data, investigate discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
• Support accounting system improvements and implementations, including QuickBooks Online.

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Month-end close

QuickBooks Online

ERP systems

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

ERP systems

Job description

Location:

Peekskill, NY

Work Setup:

Onsite for the first 3 months, with potential hybrid flexibility afterward

Salary:

$95,000–$130,000+ annually

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Direct Hire

Summary

Our client, an established, family-owned commercial linen and laundry services company, is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to support continued growth and modernization.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Accountant ready to take the next step into leadership while remaining actively involved in day-to-day accounting. You'll oversee two accounting team members, work directly with senior leadership, and help improve accounting systems, reporting, and processes.

What You'll Do

• Manage month-end close, general ledger, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze P&L statements, balance sheets, and financial variances.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and daily accounting operations while supervising two team members.
• Partner with the General Manager and Controller to provide financial insights and support business decisions.
• Use advanced Excel skills to analyze financial data, investigate discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
• Support accounting system improvements and implementations, including QuickBooks Online.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and independent problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to remain hands-on while taking ownership of accounting operations and team performance.
• Experience mentoring, training, or supervising accounting staff.
• Experience with ERP or accounting system implementations, particularly QuickBooks Online.
• Accounting experience within a privately held or family-owned business.

WHY JOIN?

This opportunity offers the chance to step into leadership without stepping away from the numbers. You'll work closely with key decision-makers, gain exposure to business operations, and play an important role in shaping the accounting department as an established company continues to grow and modernize.