Accounting Manager

Vaco Recruiter Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Arizona is partnering with a Tolleson client to hire an experienced Accounting Manager. The role emphasizes hands-on accounting, overseeing AP, payroll review, and month-end close, and ensures accuracy of financial records.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, prior leadership or supervisory experience, and a track record of process improvement. You will mentor staff and support audits and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on accounting experience with strong Accounts Payable and month-end close expertise.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, vendor management, and payment approvals.
• Manage daily accounting operations and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Review payroll for accuracy and resolve discrepancies prior to processing.
• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain the integrity of financial data.
• Assist with cash management, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Month-end close

Leadership

Job description

Vaco Arizona is partnering with a top client in Tolleson that is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join their growing team.
This is a great opportunity for a hands‑on accounting professional who enjoys overseeing accounting operations while leading key financial processes, including Accounts Payable, payroll review, and month‑end close activities.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, vendor management, and payment approvals
• Manage daily accounting operations and ensure accuracy of financial records
• Review payroll for accuracy and resolve discrepancies prior to processing
• Lead month‑end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain the integrity of financial data
• Assist with cash management, budgeting, and financial analysis
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff

Requirements:

• Hands‑on accounting experience with strong Accounts Payable and month‑end close expertise
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.