Accounting Manager

Professional Alternatives; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Stable full-time schedule (Mon–Fri)

High-ownership role with leadership

Job summary

Professional Alternatives in Bayside, NY seeks an Accounting Manager to lead the accounting function with a focus on cash management, escrow controls, and month-end close. You will supervise an Accounting Assistant and partner with leadership on reporting, analysis, and planning.

You will oversee daily cash activity, manage bank reconciliations, payroll accounting, and ensure internal controls. This is an in-office, leadership role offering close interaction with ownership.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong experience with full-cycle month-end close and financial statements.
• Experience managing multiple bank accounts and payroll accounting.
• Solid GAAP fundamentals and internal controls mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily cash activity across operating, escrow, premium, recording, and payroll accounts.
• Review and release wires, disbursements, refunds, and check requests under dual‑control procedures.
• Lead month-end close including journal entries, accruals, and reclasses.
• Complete/review bank and three‑way reconciliations; resolve file‑level discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and variance/trend reporting for leadership.
• Manage payroll accounting, including contractor (1099) pay runs and payroll/PEO invoice reconciliation.
• Approve vendor payments and credit card coding; maintain vendor master controls and payment-change verification.
• Support underwriter and regulatory compliance (premium remittance, audits, data call, sales tax, escheatment).
• Supervise, train, and support the Accounting Assistant; strengthen SOPs and internal controls

Skills

4+ years accounting experience

2+ years supervisory experience

Full-cycle month-end close

GAAP fundamentals

Bank account reconciliations

Payroll accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Banking platforms

Accounting software

Job description

Job ID#: 43392

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Location: Bayside, NY

Salary: $90,000–$115,000 (DOE)

Type: Direct Hire | In-Office

A well-established real estate/title services organization is seeking a qualified Accounting Manager to join their team in Bayside, NY. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys owning the close, safeguarding cash/escrow controls, and partnering directly with company leadership.

Overview

In this role, you’ll lead the accounting function with a strong focus on cash management, escrow/operating account controls, month‑end close, and financial reporting. You’ll supervise an Accounting Assistant and serve as the accounting escalation point for operations while working closely with the President/ownership on reporting, analysis, and planning.

Job Description

• Oversee daily cash activity across operating, escrow, premium, recording, and payroll accounts
• Review and release wires, disbursements, refunds, and check requests under dual‑control procedures
• Lead month‑end close including journal entries, accruals, and reclasses
• Complete/review bank and three‑way reconciliations; resolve file‑level discrepancies
• Prepare monthly financial statements and variance/trend reporting for leadership
• Manage payroll accounting, including contractor (1099) pay runs and payroll/PEO invoice reconciliation
• Approve vendor payments and credit card coding; maintain vendor master controls and payment‑change verification
• Support underwriter and regulatory compliance (premium remittance, audits, data call, sales tax, escheatment)
• Supervise, train, and support the Accounting Assistant; strengthen SOPs and internal controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience (2+ years of supervisory experience preferred)
• Strong experience with full‑cycle month‑end close, financial statement prep, and GAAP fundamentals
• Experience managing multiple bank accounts/reconciliations and payroll accounting
• Intermediate Excel skills and comfort learning new accounting/banking platforms
• Strong internal controls mindset (fraud prevention, dual‑control processes)

Perks/Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Stable full‑time schedule (Monday–Friday)
• High‑ownership role with direct visibility to leadership and impact on process improvements