Accounting Manager

117090 SGA Dental Partners OPCO LLC; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Disability insurance

Job summary

SGA Dental Partners is seeking an Accounting Manager to support the Senior Accounting Manager in maintaining accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.

The role involves overseeing the monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and inventory counts, while supervising the accounting team and coordinating with external auditors for the annual audit.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly close process and prepare financial statements.
• Create journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead year-end inventory count, research variances, and book to GL.
• Supervise and develop the accounting team.
• Support external auditors and manage annual audit coordination.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

MS Excel

Job description

SGA Dental Partners is hiring an Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager supports the Senior Accounting Manager in completing the accounting functions of SGA Dental Partners that culminate in the preparation and presentation of timely and accurate internal/external reports and financial statements. Complies with GAAP requirements and is responsible for the general accounting, audit, and tax accounting functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the monthly financial close process to include preparation of month-end financial statements including balance sheet, income statements, and various ad hoc reports.
• Create monthly journal entries, reports, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Lead the year-end physical inventory count effort, research variances, and book to the GL.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate the accounting team.
• Recommend and implement accounting process and procedure improvements.
• Implement and enforce internal accounting controls that minimize financial risk and ensure accounting accuracy.
• Support the controller in planning, organizing, and coordinating the annual audit with external auditors, provide financial information as required.
• Proactively identify potentially adverse finance issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filing.
• Ad-hoc analysis as required by management for decision-making, primarily using Excel.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with management and staff identifying and developing solutions to a full range of business issues.
• Assists in the financial integration and related accounting of acquisitions.
• Support the controller in maintaining and improving utilization of the Sage Intacct accounting system.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Hands‑on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of English composition, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Skilled in the use of basic office equipment such as: telephones, calculators, copier, fax, computers and computer software (MS Excel, Word, Practice Management software).
• Ability to prioritize, organize and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate and express thoughts and ideas clearly and competently.
• Ability to quickly grasp relevant concepts regarding duties and responsibilities.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting roles (corporate accounting preferred)
• Prior Management experience required.
• Experience with Sage Intacct (Preferred)
• General ledger and month‑end close experience (Preferred)
• Experience working in a multi‑entity corporate environment (Preferred)

Benefits

• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health and Vision Insurance
• Employer‑Paid Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Care.com Membership & Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Coverage (Disability, Critical Illness, Accident)
• Career Growth and Development Opportunities

In order to maintain a high level of clinical excellence, SGA Dental Partners and dental practices affiliated with SGA maintain a drug free and alcohol free workplace. All new hires are required to pass a full panel drug screening as a condition of employment.

SGA Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at every level of our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In hometown communities, SGA Dental Partners is a beacon of positive energy, delivering the highest level of clinical excellence and patient‑centered care.

In hometown communities across the country, SGA Dental Partners is a beacon of positive energy, making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, team members, and the communities we serve.

Built through the coming together of long respected dental practices, we are united by a shared commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and a people first culture.

At SGA, we believe in continuous improvement because we know that when our people grow, our care gets better.

Guided by our Empower Improvement mindset and our belief that we get better every day, we invest in our teams through development, collaboration, and leadership opportunities.

Whether you are early in your career or an experienced professional, you will find an environment that supports growth, recognizes contribution, and encourages innovation.