Accounting Manager

Rocket-Ems; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket EMS is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to execute day-to-day accounting operations with a strong focus on A/P, A/R, and general ledger activity. This in-office role requires rolling up your sleeves, direct involvement in financial tasks, and light oversight of team members to keep the accounting function organized and on schedule.

The position supports month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting, collaborates with program managers and operations, and relies on robust Excel tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience.
• Experience with A/P, A/R, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience supporting month-end close and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting functions with a focus on A/P, A/R, and GL activity.
• Own key monthly, quarterly, and year-end close tasks, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Liaise with customers and program managers to resolve invoicing, collections, and payment issues.
• Provide light oversight, guidance, and review support to team members to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, general ledger transactions, and close workpapers.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with operations, program managers, and other departments to support financial operations, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Maintain and enhance Excel-based tracking tools and reports.
• Utilize ERP systems for data entry, analysis, and reporting.

Skills

Accounts payable (A/P)

Accounts receivable (A/R)

General ledger accounting

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to execute and oversee day-to-day accounting operations, with a strong focus on accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), general ledger accounting, and monthly close. This individual will be expected to roll up their sleeves, handle detailed accounting work directly, and provide light oversight and support to team members as needed. The role will work closely with external customers, program managers, and operations team to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial processes. This is a full-time, in-office position ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the details while helping keep the accounting function organized and on schedule.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day accounting functions directly, with a strong focus on A/P, A/R, and general ledger activity
• Own key monthly, quarterly, and year-end close tasks, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules
• Serve as a liaison to customers and program managers to resolve invoicing, collections, and payment issues
• Provide light oversight, guidance, and review support to team members to ensure accurate and timely processing
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, general ledger transactions, and close workpapers
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
• Collaborate with operations, program managers, and other departments to support financial operations, reporting, and issue resolution
• Maintain and enhance Excel-based tracking tools and reports
• Utilize ERP systems for data entry, analysis, and reporting

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience
• Proven experience with A/P, A/R, and general ledger accounting
• Experience supporting month-end close, reconciliations, and accounting operations in a deadline-driven environment

Skills:

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and account analysis
• Comfortable using ERP systems for transaction processing, research, data entry, analysis, and reporting
• Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, in-office environment
• Clear communication skills with the ability to follow up professionally with customers, internal stakeholders, and team members

Pay Range

$120,000 - $150,000 USD

ITAR/EAR Compliance: Due to the nature of the work performed at Rocket EMS, this position may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology. The successful candidate must be eligible to access such information under applicable U.S. export-control laws or be eligible for any required government authorization.

Rocket EMS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any final offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of a background check, consistent with applicable law.