Accounting Manager

Vaco Recruiter Services; Greenville (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

401(k) with company match

PTO is negotiable for strong candidats

Comprehensive health, dental, vision,及

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is partnering with a large, rapidly growing retail organization to identify an Accounting Manager to join its corporate accounting team. The primary focus will be overseeing fixed asset and real estate tax accounting while leading a small staff and driving process improvements.

This on-site role in Hartsdale, NY offers exposure to senior leadership, a high-visibility function, and long-term growth as the company expands across the country.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of accounting experience.
• 2+ years of management or supervisory experience.
• Fixed asset accounting experience is required.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reporting, and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with large ERP systems preferred.
• Public accounting experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day fixed asset accounting function.
• Oversee fixed asset and real estate tax subledger reconciliations to the general ledger.
• Lead and review month-end close activities related to fixed assets and real estate taxes.
• Review and approve journal entries prepared by staff.
• Supervise and mentor accounting team members.
• Coordinate with tax, treasury, accounts payable, and operational departments.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements.
• Lead special projects related to fixed assets and real estate taxes.

Skills

Fixed asset accounting

Leadership

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Public accounting experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Accounting Manager

Location: Hartsdale, NY

Compensation: Up to $125K Base + Bonus

We are partnering with a large, rapidly growing retail organization to identify an Accounting Manager to join its corporate accounting team. With more than 2,000 locations nationwide and continued expansion plans, this role offers strong long-term growth potential, exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to manage a critical accounting function.

This is not a traditional Accounting Manager role. The primary focus will be overseeing the company's fixed asset and real estate tax accounting functions while leading a small team and driving process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day fixed asset accounting function
• Oversee fixed asset and real estate tax subledger reconciliations to the general ledger
• Lead and review month-end close activities related to fixed assets and real estate taxes
• Review and approve journal entries prepared by staff
• Supervise and mentor accounting team members
• Coordinate with tax, treasury, accounts payable, and operational departments
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements
• Lead special projects related to fixed assets and real estate taxes

Top Priorities for This Role

• Fixed asset accounting expertise
• Leadership and staff management experience
• Strong personality and cultural fit

Ideal Background

• 7–10 years of accounting experience
• 2+ years of management or supervisory experience
• Fixed asset accounting experience is required
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reporting, and internal controls
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with large ERP systems preferred
• Public accounting experience is a plus, but not required
• Accounting Supervisor, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or similar background

What Makes Someone Successful Here?

• Easy-going personality with strong technical accounting skills
• Hands-on leadership style
• Ability to coach and develop staff
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-growing environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Company continues to grow aggressively across the country

Strong internal promotion culture

Newly renovated corporate office

Positive and collaborative team environment

Highly visible role supporting a critical accounting function

Flexible leadership team that values work-life balance while maintaining an on-site culture

Benefits & Additional Information

• Bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO is negotiable for strong candidates
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits

If you're an accounting professional with fixed asset experience looking for a growth-oriented opportunity with a stable and expanding organization, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss this role further.