Accounting Manager

M2 Search Partners; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

M2 Search Partners is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls in a fast-paced environment.

The role combines hands-on execution with team leadership, overseeing AP, AR, month-end close, reconciliations, and audit support, with an emphasis on process improvements and GAAP compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with month-end close ownership.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, AP and AR.
• MS Excel proficiency; additional accounting software experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AP operations including supervision, vendor relationships, and controls.
• Oversee AR collections, aging reviews, and cash application support.
• Lead monthly close process with journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Prepare reconciliations for bank, credit card, balance sheet, and subsidiary ledgers.
• Maintain GAAP-compliant accounting records and policies.
• Support reporting, process improvements, and system enhancements.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

General Ledger accounting

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Accruals

MS Excel

Leadership / supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree or CPA preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

We are conducting a search for an experienced Accounting Manager. This hands-on leadership role oversees daily accounting operations, supports accurate and timely financial reporting, and helps strengthen internal controls, process efficiency, and team development.

About the Role

The Accounting Manager will lead core accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable collections oversight, reconciliations, month-end close activities, journal entries, accruals, and general ledger accuracy. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who can balance hands-on execution with team leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Accounts Payable operations, including staff supervision, vendor relationships, payment accuracy, workflow prioritization, and AP controls.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable collection efforts, including aging review, past-due follow-up, discrepancy research, cash application support, and cross-functional issue resolution.
• Manage and participate in the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and review reconciliations for bank, credit card, balance sheet, subsidiary ledger, and other general ledger accounts.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with GAAP and organizational policies.
• Serve as a key resource, supporting reporting, troubleshooting, workflow optimization, and system-related process improvements.
• Identify and implement process improvements and internal controls that support accuracy, accountability, efficiency, and financial integrity.
• Support annual audit preparation by providing schedules, reconciliations, documentation, and responses to auditor requests.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to accounting staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of accounting processes and month-end close responsibilities.
• Prior supervisory or team-lead experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, AP, and AR collections.
• Strong Accounting Software experience including MS Excel
• Master’s degree or CPA certification is a plus.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is highly organized, self-directed, collaborative, and committed to accuracy, confidentiality, and continuous improvement. This person should be comfortable meeting deadlines, communicating professionally, developing team capacity, and supporting the broader Accounting / Finance function with sound accounting practices.