Accounting Manager

Vaco; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to own the full accounting function for a private technology company in the Dayton area. This role blends transactional work with financial reporting in a collaborative, smaller-company environment.

The successful candidate will lead month-end and year-end closes, manage AP/AR, prepare GAAP-compliant statements, and work with outside accountants during audits. Hybrid onsite/remote schedule offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong hands-on general ledger and month-end close experience.
• Experience independently preparing financial statements.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience managing AP, AR, reconciliations, and transactional accounting.
• Experience supporting external tax, accounting, and/or audit processes.
• Comfortable independently owning the accounting function in a small or midsized business environment.
• QuickBooks experience.
• Previous experience owning the full accounting function for a smaller company.
• Cash-to-accrual conversion experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including AP, AR, invoicing, collections, and transaction processing.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements and reporting.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage revenue recognition, customer invoicing, and accounts receivable.
• Support the transition from cash-basis to accrual-basis accounting.
• Coordinate with external accounting and tax professionals and support annual audit preparation.
• Manage payroll accounting, commissions, 401(k) activity, and related payroll taxes.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, documentation, and internal controls.
• Manage day-to-day banking activities and related reporting requirements.
• Partner with leadership and outside financial advisors on accounting and reporting matters.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Journal entries

General ledger

AP/AR

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Payroll accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to own the full accounting function for a private technology company. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a smaller-company environment and is comfortable operating at both the transactional and financial reporting levels.

Accounting Manager

Compensation: $100,000 - $125,000 base

Location: Dayton, OH area

Schedule: 4 days onsite / 1 day remote

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to own the full accounting function for a private technology company. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a smaller-company environment and is comfortable operating at both the transactional and financial reporting levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including AP, AR, invoicing, collections, and transaction processing
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements and reporting
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
• Manage revenue recognition, customer invoicing, and accounts receivable
• Support the transition from cash-basis to accrual-basis accounting
• Coordinate with external accounting and tax professionals and support annual audit preparation
• Manage payroll accounting, commissions, 401(k) activity, and related payroll taxes
• Assist with cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, documentation, and internal controls
• Manage day-to-day banking activities and related reporting requirements
• Partner with leadership and outside financial advisors on accounting and reporting matters

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong hands-on general ledger and month-end close experience
• Experience independently preparing financial statements
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP
• Experience managing AP, AR, reconciliations, and transactional accounting
• Experience supporting external tax, accounting, and/or audit processes
• Comfortable independently owning the accounting function in a small or midsized business environment
• QuickBooks experience
• Previous experience owning the full accounting function for a smaller company
• Cash-to-accrual conversion experience

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
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With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).