Accounting Manager

Ascendo Resources; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Full benefits (Health, Vision, Dental)

Job summary

Ascendo Resources represents a fast-growing government-contracted manufacturing company seeking an Accounting Manager. The position is on-site in Davie, FL, Monday through Friday, 9am–5pm, reporting to leadership and supporting the finance function.

You will oversee the monthly close, bank reconciliations, inventory and cost analysis, and ERP/QuickBooks activities while enhancing controls and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years progressive accounting experience.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficient in using QuickBooks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and support close processes.
• Manage the monthly close process, including accruals and reporting support.
• Oversee high-volume AP/AR, invoicing, billing, collections, and vendor payments.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain GL, billing, AP, AR, and cash transactions in QuickBooks.
• Support manufacturing accounting activities, including inventory transactions and cost analysis.
• Review aging reports, monitor cash flow, and follow up on receivables.
• Improve accounting procedures and internal controls with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain fixed asset records including capitalization, transfers, and depreciation.
• Oversee vendor invoices and expenses in ERP with proper coding.
• Manage credit card and expense report data integration and reconciliation.
• Assist with data uploads, consolidations, and reporting in corporate systems.
• Support contract-related accounting and payroll reporting where applicable.
• Contribute to process improvements, system enhancements, and documentation.
• Provide schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Uphold ethics, confidentiality, and compliance policies.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

QuickBooks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Join an Amazing Team as an Accounting Manager and Shape the Future of Finance!

Ascendo Resources is representing a fast growing government contracted manufacturing company! They are at the forefront of innovation, providing cutting-edge solutions to our clients and making a tangible difference in the industry. Their team is composed of top-tier professionals dedicated to excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth. As they expand their horizons, we are looking for talented Senior Accountants to join their team and contribute to their success story!

Location - Davie, FL

Schedule - M-F, 9am-5pm (On-site)

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Manage the monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial-reporting support.
• Oversee high-volume accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, billing, collections, and vendor payments.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding transactions.
• Maintain accurate financial activity within QuickBooks, including general ledger, billing, AP, AR, and cash transactions.
• Support manufacturing accounting activities, including inventory transactions, production-related expenses, and cost analysis.
• Review aging reports, monitor cash flow, follow up on outstanding receivables, and resolve customer or vendor discrepancies.
• Improve accounting procedures and internal controls while partnering with operations, purchasing, and management.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including capitalization, transfers, disposals, and depreciation tracking.
• Oversee accurate recording of vendor invoices and expenses within the ERP system, ensuring proper coding and accounting period recognition.
• Manage integration and reconciliation of corporate credit card and expense reporting data.
• Assist with financial data uploads, consolidations, and reporting within corporate accounting systems.
• Support contract-related accounting requirements, including payroll reporting and regulatory documentation where applicable.
• Contribute to process improvements, system enhancements, and documentation of accounting procedures.
• Provide schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Uphold company policies related to ethics, confidentiality, compliance, and internal governance.
• Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives to support finance and business operations.

Requirements of the Accounting Manager:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Manufacturing Accounting Experience strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards.
• Proficient in using QuickBooks required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Why Them:

• They are committed to a fair and equitable workplace, and we actively work toward greater diversity and inclusion.
• Colleagues are exceptionally bright, kind, invested and inspiring.
• Work/Life balance and flexibility.
• Excellent ability to learn and grow in this role and beyond.
• Culture of collaboration, integrity, authenticity, and innovation.
• Competitive pay and benefits, commensurate with skills and experience.
• $85k - $95k + Bonus
• PTO
• Full Benefits (Health, Vison, & Dental)

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.