Accounting Manager

Vaco; Greenville (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

401(k) with company match

PTO negotiable for strong candidates

Comprehensive health, dental, vision,

Job summary

Vaco partners with a large, rapidly growing retail organization to identify an Accounting Manager for its corporate accounting team in Hartsdale, NY. The role focuses on overseeing fixed asset and real estate tax accounting while leading a small team and driving process improvements.

This position offers exposure to senior leadership, opportunities for growth, and a chance to influence critical accounting functions in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• Accounting Supervisor, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or similar background.

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/management

Advanced Excel

ERP systems experience

Public accounting experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Large ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

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

1. Fixed asset accounting expertise
2. Leadership and staff management experience
3. 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.