Accounting Manager

Alliance Resource Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Resource Group is partnering with an established professional services company to hire a hands-on Accounting Manager in Orange County, CA. This individual contributor role requires owning the full accounting cycle, improving processes, and presenting insights to business leaders.

Reporting will involve month-end close, financial statements, and collaboration across AP, AR, GL, and payroll. Opportunities to contribute to budgeting and forecasting will grow with the role.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in progressive, hands-on accounting with full-cycle close.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general ledger.
• Experience with AP, billing, AR, collections, and cash management.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with QuickBooks is helpful.
• Willingness to support payroll, benefits, and retirement plan coordination.
• Professional services or project-based accounting experience preferred.
• CPA and multi-entity accounting experience helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Own general ledger accounting and month-end close.
• Prepare financial statements and schedules for stakeholders.
• Handle AP, vendor payments, cash receipts, and reconciliations.
• Support client billing and resolve invoicing questions.
• Manage AR aging and collections follow-up.
• Coordinate payroll information with internal partners and external providers.
• Assist with benefits administration and 401(k) activities.
• Coordinate intercompany transactions and provide accounting coverage as needed.
• Prepare documentation for external accountants and tax advisors.
• Support accounting system transitions through data validation and documentation.
• Strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Contribute to budgets, cash forecasts, and management reporting as the role develops.

Skills

Hands-on accounting

General ledger

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Collections

Payroll coordination

Excel skills

Interpersonal skills

CPA helpful

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification helpful

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Accounting Manager Location: Orange County, CA Schedule: Full-time, onsite Base Salary: $120,000–$140,000, depending on experience Alliance Resource Group is partnering with an established professional services company to hire a hands‑on Accounting Manager. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Senior Accountant, Accounting Supervisor, or Accounting Manager who enjoys owning the full accounting cycle, improving processes, and working directly with business leaders. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports initially. The Accounting Manager will personally execute day‑to‑day accounting while helping leadership understand financial performance. Over time, the position offers opportunities to contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and broader financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Own general ledger accounting and month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and supporting schedules; communicate results clearly to nonfinancial stakeholders.
• Handle accounts payable, vendor payments, cash receipts, bank reconciliations, and cash monitoring.
• Support client billing, review unbilled work, and partner with internal teams to resolve invoicing questions.
• Manage accounts receivable aging and collections follow-up.
• Coordinate payroll information and related accounting entries with internal partners and external providers.
• Assist with benefits administration and 401(k)-related activities.
• Coordinate intercompany transactions and provide accounting coverage for colleagues as needed.
• Prepare documentation and schedules for external accountants and tax advisors.
• Support accounting system transitions through data validation, reconciliations, and process documentation.
• Strengthen internal controls and identify practical opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Contribute to budgets, cash forecasts, and management reporting as the role develops.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive, hands‑on accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting, month‑end close, and financial statement preparation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. accounting principles and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, collections, and cash management.
• Ability to work independently, investigate discrepancies, and manage competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to work effectively with technical and nonfinancial colleagues.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with accounting systems; QuickBooks and systems implementation experience are helpful.
• Willingness to support operational responsibilities, including payroll, benefits, and retirement plan coordination.
• Professional services or project‑based accounting experience preferred.
• CPA and multi‑entity accounting experience are helpful but not required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Take ownership of a broad accounting function and make a visible impact. Work directly with leadership in a collaborative, office‑based environment. Help improve systems, processes, and financial reporting. Expand your experience in budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis. Join a company that values curiosity, professional development, and thoughtful problem‑solving.