Accounting Manager

Manpower, Inc.; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. in Temecula, CA seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations in QuickBooks Online and lead monthly/quarterly close cycles.

You will manage AP/AR, cash, payroll coordination, and reconciliations while ensuring strict internal controls and compliance with US GAAP. You will partner with the outsourced accounting provider, external auditors, and tax advisors, supporting financial reporting, budgeting, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• CPA designation preferred but not required.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience supervising accounting processes or personnel preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with outsourced accounting service providers is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of financial records in QuickBooks Online.
• Manage monthly and quarterly close processes, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and payroll coordination.
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure compliance with company policies and U.S. GAAP.
• Liaise with outsourced accounting provider and external auditors, tax advisors, and business partners.
• Support CFO with financial reporting, budgeting, and process improvements.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

POSI

Job description

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the Company's day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of financial records maintained in QuickBooks Online (QBO). This position manages the monthly and quarterly financial close process, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, payroll coordination, account reconciliations, and compliance with Company policies, internal controls, and U.S. GAAP.

The Accounting Manager serves as the primary liaison with the Company's outsourced accounting service provider (POSI), Asahi business divisions, external auditors, tax advisors, and other business partners. This role also supports continuous process improvement and assists the CFO with financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, and special projects.

Qualifications

The minimum qualifications that are necessary for someone to be a Accounting Manager are as follows:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or a Bachelor’s degree with equivalent work experience.
• CPA designation is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience supervising accounting processes or personnel preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with outsourced accounting service providers is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.