Accounting Manager

merchantsfleetmanagement; Hooksett (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchants Fleet in Hooksett, NH is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead FPAC's monthly close and financial reporting. You will oversee journal entries, reconciliations, audits, and develop accounting talent while driving process improvements across the organization.

This role offers cross-functional collaboration, visibility into business outcomes, and the chance to shape accounting operations at Merchants Fleet.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience with progressive responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing accounting teams.
• Demonstrated success improving processes and driving operational efficiencies.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the month-end close and financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account analyses, and reconciliations.
• Manage a portfolio of account reconciliations and review reconciliations prepared by team members.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of accounting data and financial information.
• Analyze accounting and operational processes and recommend improvements that drive efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness.
• Develop a deep understanding of budget and forecast drivers and evaluate variances against actual results.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Support internal and external audit activities and help ensure successful audit outcomes.
• Partner with business leaders and stakeholders across the organization to support financial reporting and business objectives.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives that support company growth and operational excellence.

Skills

Team Leadership

GAAP Knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial Reporting

Mentoring

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

MBA or MSA a plus

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

BlackLine

Planful

Job description

One Team. All Heart. All Hustle.

At Merchants Fleet, we believe great work happens when talented people come together with a shared commitment to service, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Our Heart & Hustle culture is built on integrity, adaptability, innovation, and a passion for delivering results. We're looking for an experienced accounting leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys developing people, and is passionate about ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.

If you're a strategic thinker who combines strong technical accounting expertise with leadership skills and a continuous improvement mindset, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As the Accounting Manager, you'll play a critical leadership role within our Planning, Analysis & Consulting (FPAC) organization. You'll oversee key aspects of the monthly close and financial reporting process, support company audits, lead and develop accounting team members, and drive process improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy across the organization.

This position offers the opportunity to influence business outcomes, collaborate cross-functionally, and help shape the future of accounting operations at Merchants Fleet.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee the month-end close and financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account analyses, and reconciliations.
• Manage a portfolio of account reconciliations and review reconciliations prepared by team members.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of accounting data and financial information.
• Analyze accounting and operational processes and recommend improvements that drive efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness.
• Develop a deep understanding of budget and forecast drivers and evaluate variances against actual results.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Support internal and external audit activities and help ensure successful audit outcomes.
• Partner with business leaders and stakeholders across the organization to support financial reporting and business objectives.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives that support company growth and operational excellence.

What Makes You Successful

• You lead with integrity and accountability.
• You enjoy mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• You balance attention to detail with a strategic business mindset.
• You proactively identify opportunities for improvement and drive meaningful change.
• You build strong partnerships across departments and influence through collaboration.
• You embrace new technologies, systems, and ways of working.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of accounting experience with progressive responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing accounting teams.
• Demonstrated success improving processes and driving operational efficiencies.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA preferred.
• MBA or MSA a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), BlackLine, Planful, or similar financial systems.

Why Merchants?

At Merchants Fleet, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside talented professionals who are committed to innovation, service, and continuous improvement. We invest in our people, encourage new ideas, and empower employees to challenge the status quo. Here, you'll have the chance to lead an important function, influence key business decisions, and grow your career in an environment where your contributions truly matter.

Ready to Lead and Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about building strong teams, driving accounting excellence, and partnering across the business to deliver results, we'd love to hear from you.

Before You Apply

Before applying, please review the following requirements:

This position is based at our headquarters in Hooksett, New Hampshire.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Merchants Fleet is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position.

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The Company

You're invigorated by team collaboration and a fast-paced work environment. Opportunities for growth motivate you to always bring your A-game. You're tired of being told "no" wh