Accounting Manager

UpRecruit; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UpRecruit is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead key accounting operations, drive month-end close, and strengthen internal controls in a growing organization.

This hands-on leadership role combines technical accounting, team management, and process improvement, with collaboration across departments to boost accuracy and efficiency.

Based in Scottsdale, AZ, the position offers opportunities to guide a developing finance function and partner with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Active CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP, general ledger, close, and internal-controls knowledge.
• Experience reviewing accounting work prepared by staff.
• Strong Excel and systems proficiency.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate effectively in a growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger and day-to-day accounting activities.
• Manage portions of the close process and review journal entries and reconciliations.
• Oversee AP and other assigned accounting functions.
• Maintain strong accounting controls and processes.
• Support financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members.
• Partner with other departments to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and accuracy within the accounting function.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger

Close process

Internal controls

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

A growing organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead key accounting operations and support the continued development of its finance function.

This is a hands-on leadership position combining technical accounting, month-end close, team management, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger and day-to-day accounting activities.
• Manage portions of the close process and review journal entries and reconciliations.
• Oversee AP and other assigned accounting functions.
• Maintain strong accounting controls and processes.
• Support financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members.
• Partner with other departments to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and accuracy within the accounting function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Active CPA preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP, general ledger, close, and internal-controls knowledge.
• Experience reviewing accounting work prepared by staff.
• Strong Excel and systems proficiency.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate effectively in a growing environment.