Accounting Manager

Seacoast Bank; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacoast Bank is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead complex journal entries, reconciliations, and close processes while mentoring a team. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, internal controls, and collaboration with auditors.

The ideal candidate has 4–8 years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills, with ERP experience. This on-site position supports ongoing accounting operations and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation or active progress toward CPA certification preferred.
• 4–8 years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting and/or Big 4 experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare, review, and approve complex accounting work.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with ERP systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, and collaborate effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Lead and participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to established deadlines.
• Analyze transactions and apply appropriate U.S. GAAP accounting principles, including documenting accounting conclusions and recommendations.
• Perform balance sheet and income statement analyses, investigate variances and unusual trends, and communicate findings to management.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through ongoing review, reconciliation, and monitoring activities.
• Research, analyze, and document accounting treatment for complex or non-routine transactions, contracts, and business initiatives.
• Review and approve accounting work prepared by team members, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Participate in strategic projects and corporate initiatives, including system implementations, acquisitions, process transformations, and new products or services.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls by identifying risks, recommending improvements, and promoting a culture of accountability and compliance.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and support audits, reviews, and regulatory examinations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and leverage technology to increase the effectiveness and accuracy of accounting operations.
• Develop, maintain, and update accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Adhere to Seacoast Bank’s code of conduct

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager is a key member of the Accounting team, responsible for leading and executing accounting activities that support accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and effective accounting operations. This position is ideal for a professional who enjoys balancing hands‑on accounting and financial work with leadership and oversight. The successful candidate will prepare complex accounting analyses, reconciliations, and journal entries, while also overseeing key accounting processes, ensuring quality and accuracy, and mentoring less experienced team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Lead and participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to established deadlines.
• Analyze transactions and apply appropriate U.S. GAAP accounting principles, including documenting accounting conclusions and recommendations.
• Perform balance sheet and income statement analyses, investigate variances and unusual trends, and communicate findings to management.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through ongoing review, reconciliation, and monitoring activities.
• Research, analyze, and document accounting treatment for complex or non‑routine transactions, contracts, and business initiatives.
• Review and approve accounting work prepared by team members, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Participate in strategic projects and corporate initiatives, including system implementations, acquisitions, process transformations, and new products or services.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls by identifying risks, recommending improvements, and promoting a culture of accountability and compliance.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and support audits, reviews, and regulatory examinations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and leverage technology to increase the effectiveness and accuracy of accounting operations.
• Develop, maintain, and update accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Adhere to Seacoast Bank’s code of conduct

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA designation or active progress toward CPA certification preferred.
• 4–8 years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting and/or Big 4 experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare, review, and approve complex accounting work.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and appropriately elevate issues when needed.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with ERP systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting concepts.
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, and collaborate effectively within a team environment.

The Statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills. Because these statements are general, the job description is used for a variety of purposes including: job evaluations; performance appraisals; recruitment; etc. All Associates are required to adhere to the highest legal and ethical standards applicable to our industry, while observing both the spirit and letter of all government regulations, laws and bank policies and procedures.