Accounting Manager

Syntax Talent Solutions, LLC; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Syntax Talent Solutions, LLC is seeking an Accounting Manager with a public accounting background to own day-to-day accounting for pension, insurance, and benefit-plan activities, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. This role partners with auditors and drives improved processes across pension and benefits areas.

You will streamline month-end close, support audits, and provide leadership in GAAP compliance, internal controls, and financial reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting/finance.
• CPA track or certification progress is preferred.
• Experience with pensions, benefits, or insurance accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly close for pensions, insurance, and benefit accounts.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and reconciliations.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and strengthen controls.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide audit support.
• Document accounting procedures and ensure policy adherence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to explain results with clear analysis.
• Monitor issues and variances in benefit and insurance accounts.

Skills

GAAP

Audits

Month-end close

Process improvement

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Internal controls

Accounting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA qualification preferred or progress

Audit/benefits accounting training

Job description

Step into a key leadership role where your public accounting background and eye for process improvement will shape how finance is run. This is a direct hire opportunity for an Accounting Manager who enjoys getting into the detail, partnering with auditors, and driving better ways of working across pensions, insurance, and benefit plans.

About the Role:

As Accounting Manager, you will own the day-to-day accounting and reporting for pension, insurance, and benefit plan activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. You will streamline processes, support audits, and provide clear financial insight to leadership. Your work will directly impact the reliability of financial information and the efficiency of the accounting function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly accounting close activities related to pensions, insurance, and benefit plans, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Lead process improvement initiatives within the accounting function, identifying efficiencies and implementing enhanced controls.
• Coordinate and serve as the primary contact for external auditors, preparing audit support and responding to audit requests.
• Oversee the documentation of accounting procedures and ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to explain financial results and support decision-making with clear, concise analysis.
• Monitor and resolve accounting issues, discrepancies, and variances related to benefit and insurance accounts.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in public accounting with a strong grounding in GAAP and audit practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing or leading accounting processes, including month-end close and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify process improvements.
• Comfortable working with pension, insurance, and benefit plan accounting or similar complex financial areas.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Proactive, process-driven mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Professional, positive personality with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Experience implementing or enhancing accounting systems, tools, or workflows.
• Exposure to internal controls design and testing within a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Prior experience in a similar Accounting Manager or senior accountant role in industry.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA qualification preferred or significant progress toward certification.
• Additional professional training in audit, pensions, or benefits accounting is an advantage.

If you're a public accounting professional ready to take ownership, improve processes, and lead critical accounting activities, this Accounting Manager role offers a strong next step in your career.