Accounting Manager

Recruitment@; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation up to $100K

Life insurance

Medical benefits

401K scheme

Job summary

A logistics company in New York is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the finance and accounting function. This hands-on role involves managing financial reporting, month-end close activities, budgeting, and overseeing day-to-day accounts receivable and payable. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of finance experience, preferably in logistics or supply chain, and CPA qualification is highly favored. Join a company that offers competitive compensation and robust benefits, including medical and 401K scheme.

Qualifications

• CPA qualified or actively pursuing CPA would be an ideal.
• 5+ years of hands-on accounting / finance experience.
• Experience in logistics, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, 3PL, warehousing, or supply chain strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Branch P&L and balance sheet.
• Monthly financial reporting to UK head office and local management.
• Perform profitability analysis by customer and job costing review.

Skills

CPA qualification

5+ years of hands-on accounting / finance experience

Experience in logistics, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, 3PL, warehousing, or supply chain

Advanced Excel skills

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven

Job description

Are you an experienced Accounting Manager ready to lead the full finance and accounting function for this New York branch? This is a great time to be joining this business with a growth plan in place to be a fully functional logistics operator!

This is a hands-on finance role in a lean team environment, partnering closely with the Branch Manager and reporting into the UK finance team. The position includes responsibility for a direct report and covers financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, cash flow management, and day-to-day accounts receivable and payable oversight.

This role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys operational accounting, ownership, and visibility in a growing logistics business.

Key Responsibilities

• Branch P&L and balance sheet
• Monthly financial reporting to UK head office and local management
• Profitability analysis by customer and job costing review
• Month-end close including accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Cash flow forecasting and working capital management
• Maintain financial controls, processes, and documentation
• Support external audit and year-end tax processes
• Payroll processing and review
• Daily accounts payable processing and invoice entry as required
• Investigate unprocessed or disputed invoices
• Weekly check runs and payment processing
• Credit card reconciliations
• Daily and monthly customs duty payments
• Vendor setup and maintenance
• Post daily cash receipts and reconcile customer accounts
• Support collections activity and customer follow-up
• Investigate billing discrepancies and resolve customer queries
• New customer account setup and approval
• People and Stakeholder Management
• Partnering with Branch Manager and operations teams

Skills & Experience

• CPA qualified or actively pursuing CPA would be an ideal
• 5+ years of hands-on accounting / finance experience
• Experience in logistics, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, 3PL, warehousing, or supply chain strongly preferred
• Advanced Excel skills essential
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven

Why Join?

• You will be joining an established company who can offer longevity, support and security
• Compensation up to $100K
• Benefits to include life, medical and 401K scheme

If you are interested in this position and meet the skills and experience outlined, submit your CV and we will be in touch.

This role is being recruited by an independent consultant.