Accounting Manager: Hands-On Finance & Close Leader

Chesapeake Search Partners; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing family-owned organization is seeking an Accounting Manager to manage daily accounting activities and ensure accurate financial reporting. This hands-on role involves overseeing month-end close processes, supporting accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with multi-state sales tax filings. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and has 5 to 8 years of relevant experience, along with strong Excel skills and a detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8+ years of hands-on accounting experience including general ledger activities.
• Strong knowledge of journal entries, sales tax, and cash/merchant reconciliations.
• Ability to manage a steady flow of daily tasks while being detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting activity including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Oversee month-end close and prepare monthly financial statements.
• Support AP and AR processes and ensure accurate tax filings.

Skills

General ledger experience

Reconciliations

Sales tax knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to explain concepts

Education

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

Job description

A growing family-owned organization is seeking an Accounting Manager to manage daily accounting activities and ensure accurate financial reporting. This hands-on role involves overseeing month-end close processes, supporting accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with multi-state sales tax filings. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and has 5 to 8 years of relevant experience, along with strong Excel skills and a detail-oriented mindset.