Accounting Manager

The Kostelic Agency; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kostelic Agency is partnering with the CFO of a privately held company to identify a hands-on Accounting Manager for its Phoenix headquarters. This role blends hands-on work with strategic partnership, overseeing day-to-day accounting and administrative operations while serving as a key partner to the CFO.

You will lead monthly close, prepare entries and financial statements, manage payroll and AP/AR, strengthen internal controls, and collaborate with operations on reporting and budgeting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of the general ledger, close process, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Payroll and supervisory experience are highly valued.
• Organized, resourceful, and comfortable managing several responsibilities simultaneously.
• Able to investigate issues, determine solutions, and work without constant direction.
• Strong Excel and accounting‑systems proficiency.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, operationally complex environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close activities.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the general ledger and support accurate GAAP‑based reporting.
• Oversee customer billing, accounts payable, vendor administration, and daily bank reconciliations.
• Prepare biweekly payroll and maintain related deductions, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and reporting.
• Supervise administrative workflows and help ensure appropriate coverage and cross‑training.
• Improve accounting processes, documentation, workflows, and internal controls.
• Partner with operational teams on reporting, analysis, and issue resolution.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and other CFO‑led initiatives.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Accounting software

Payroll management

Close process

GAAP reporting

Organized / multitasking

Tools

ERP software

Job description

We've partnered with the CFO of a privately held company to identify a hands‑on Accounting Manager for its Phoenix headquarters.

This is an opportunity for a strong Accounting Manager who enjoys staying close to the work.

Scope & Impact

This individual will help oversee the company's day‑to‑day accounting and administrative operations while serving as a key partner to the CFO. The role requires someone who can think critically, solve problems independently, bring structure to competing priorities, and take genuine ownership of the work.

Where You'll Add Value

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close activities
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, financial statements, and supporting schedules
• Maintain the general ledger and support accurate GAAP‑based reporting
• Oversee customer billing, accounts payable, vendor administration, and daily bank reconciliations
• Prepare biweekly payroll and maintain related deductions, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and reporting
• Supervise administrative workflows and help ensure appropriate coverage and cross‑training
• Improve accounting processes, documentation, workflows, and internal controls
• Partner with operational teams on reporting, analysis, and issue resolution
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and other CFO‑led initiatives

The Right Background

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of the general ledger, close process, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Payroll and supervisory experience are highly valued
• Organized, resourceful, and comfortable managing several responsibilities simultaneously
• Able to investigate issues, determine solutions, and work without constant direction
• Strong Excel and accounting‑systems proficiency
• Experience in a fast‑paced, operationally complex environment is a plus

You will have direct exposure to operating leadership, meaningful ownership, and the opportunity to help shape how a growing organization makes decisions.

Interested—or know someone who may be a fit?