Accounting Manager

Vaco Recruiter Services; Van Buren (IN); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee key accounting functions in a multi-entity environment. The role emphasizes financial reporting, month-end close, and leadership of a small accounting team.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical accounting foundation, preferably from public accounting, and can balance hands-on work with team leadership. A flexible hybrid schedule and exposure to acquisitions are offered.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred, ideally combined with corporate accounting experience.
• CPA certification highly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and month-end close.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or reviewing the work of accounting staff preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple entities.
• Review and prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting financial schedules.
• Manage general ledger accounting and ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Prepare and review financial statements, analyses, and management reporting.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff, reviewing work and ensuring accountability for responsibilities.
• Support inventory accounting activities including physical counts, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Assist with acquisition accounting activities including financial integration and consolidation of acquired entities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve issues and improve financial processes.
• Support annual audits, including preparation of schedules and responses to auditor requests.
• Evaluate existing procedures to strengthen controls and efficiency.
• Assist with system enhancements, integrations, and other process improvements.

Conocimientos

Public accounting

Leadership

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Herramientas

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

A well-established, growing organization is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee key accounting functions within a multi-entity environment. This position will play an important role in financial reporting, month-end close, accounting operations, and process improvements while providing leadership to a small accounting team.

The ideal candidate brings a strong technical accounting foundation, preferably developed through public accounting experience, along with the ability to balance hands‑on responsibilities with team leadership. This opportunity offers a highly flexible hybrid schedule and exposure to a growing organization with ongoing acquisition activity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple entities.
• Review and prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting financial schedules.
• Manage general ledger accounting and ensure compliance with GAAP and established accounting policies.
• Prepare and review financial statements, account analyses, and management reporting.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff, providing guidance, reviewing work, and ensuring accountability for assigned responsibilities.
• Support accounting activities related to inventory, including physical inventory counts, reconciliations, and related financial reporting.
• Assist with acquisition‑related accounting activities, including financial integration and consolidation of newly acquired entities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and improve the accuracy and efficiency of financial processes.
• Support annual audits, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor requests.
• Evaluate existing accounting procedures and identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with accounting system enhancements, integrations, and other process improvement initiatives.
• Support special projects and additional accounting responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred, ideally combined with corporate accounting experience.
• CPA certification highly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and month‑end close.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or reviewing the work of accounting staff strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting physical inventory counts, inventory reconciliations, or inventory‑related accounting strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience within a multi‑entity organization preferred.
• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, acquisition accounting, or post‑acquisition integration is a plus.
• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.