Accounting Manager

Kforce Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce is partnering with a growing organization in the Phoenix area to identify an experienced Accounting Manager to join its finance and accounting team. The role is hands-on and leadership-driven, focusing on owning the close process, improving accounting operations, and developing a strong team.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, a strong GAAP background, and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or public accounting experience is a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Supervisory or management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience managing or playing a significant role in the month-end close process.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with an ERP environment.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both accounting professionals and operational leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee general ledger accounting and ensure financial information is complete and accurate.
• Manage and develop accounting team members with coaching and day-to-day guidance.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Research and resolve complex or unusual accounting matters.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting, and increase efficiency.
• Partner with FP&A, operations, and other business leaders on accounting and financial matters.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and other finance initiatives as needed.
• Support ERP, systems, automation, and process-improvement projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Phoenix, AZ that is seeking an Accounting Manager. This position is well suited for either an experienced Accounting Manager or a strong Senior Accountant/Accounting Supervisor who is ready to take the next step into broader leadership. Position Overview: We are partnering with a growing organization in the Phoenix area to identify an experienced Accounting Manager to join its finance and accounting team. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys owning the close process, improving accounting operations, and developing a strong team. The Accounting Manager will oversee key general accounting functions, ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, and play an important role in strengthening processes and internal controls.

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules
• Oversee general ledger accounting and ensure financial information is complete and accurate
• Manage and develop accounting team members while providing coaching and day-to-day guidance
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reporting
• Research and resolve complex or unusual accounting matters
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting, and increase efficiency
• Partner with FP&A, operations, and other business leaders on accounting and financial matters
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and other finance initiatives as needed
• Support ERP, systems, automation, and process-improvement projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA or public accounting experience is a plus
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Previous supervisory or management experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles
• Experience managing or playing a significant role in the month-end close process
• Strong Excel skills and experience working within an ERP environment
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with both accounting professionals and operational leaders

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive:

This role offers the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of the accounting function while joining an organization that is continuing to grow and evolve. The Accounting Manager will have visibility across the business, the ability to improve existing processes, and an opportunity to make a measurable impact on the accounting organization.

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.