Accounting Manager

Confidential Company; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking an Accounting Manager in Florida to oversee the accounting operations, including general ledger, bank reconciliations, and month-end close. The role stresses GAAP compliance, accurate financial reporting, and internal control improvements while leading accounts payable and corporate accounting teams.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and hands-on experience with accounting systems and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience including supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and full cycle accounting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
• Experience with bank reconciliations, GL entries, balance sheet prep, fixed assets, and month-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, and bank reconciliations.
• Perform monthly entries and reconciliations for fixed assets and leases.
• Prepare balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports in line with GAAP.
• Support implementation and maintenance of accounting systems to improve efficiency.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing and ensure timely reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements through audits and reviews.
• Continually assess internal controls and suggest improvements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to accounting staff.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

We are seeking an Accounting Manager to add to our dynamic team! The Accounting Manager will be responsible for accounting operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. This role is pivotal in maintaining the integrity of financial data through such things as general ledger accounting, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet preparation. They will also be responsible for supporting and optimizing accounting systems and processes to streamline workflows and enhance data accuracy. The successful candidate will lead the corporate accounting and accounts payable teams in executing their functions to support informed decision-making and contribute to the organization's financial health and growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, and bank reconciliations
• Perform monthly entries and reconciliations for company fixed assets and leases
• Prepare balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting principles
• Support the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems to improve efficiency and data integrity
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing processes and ensure timely financial reporting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements by supporting regular audits and process reviews
• Continually assess internal controls and provide suggestions for identified improvements
• Provide guidance and mentorship to accounting staff to foster professional development and high performance

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) and full cycle accounting processes
• Proficiency in accounting systems and software, including Microsoft Excel
• Significant experience with bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, balance sheet preparation, fixed asset accounting, and month end processes
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization