Accounting Manager: Close, Compliance & Process Leader

Performance Pallet; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Pallet seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring financial reporting accuracy and managing the month-end and year-end close processes. Reporting to the VP of Finance, the successful candidate will supervise accounting staff and support audits while improving reporting capabilities.

Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA certification, and 5–8 years of accounting experience, ideally in public accounting. Strong GAAP knowledge and proficiency in ERP systems are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years accounting experience required.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with month‑end close ownership is essential.
• Audit support experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger operations.
• Oversee month‑end and year‑end closes.
• Prepare financial statements.
• Conduct account reconciliations.
• Manage fixed assets and payroll.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger management

Revenue recognition

Fixed asset accounting

Sales and use tax

Audit preparation

ERP systems proficiency

Attention to detail

Process discipline

Training and mentoring

Problem‑solving

Time management

Account reconciliation accuracy

Audit findings, reviews, and resolution

Financial statement accuracy

Close cycle completion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA required

Job description

Performance Pallet seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring financial reporting accuracy and managing the month-end and year-end close processes. Reporting to the VP of Finance, the successful candidate will supervise accounting staff and support audits while improving reporting capabilities.

Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA certification, and 5–8 years of accounting experience, ideally in public accounting. Strong GAAP knowledge and proficiency in ERP systems are essential.