Accounting Manager: Lead Close, AP/AR, & Process Excellence

M2 Search Partners; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

M2 Search Partners is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls in a fast-paced environment.

The role combines hands-on execution with team leadership, overseeing AP, AR, month-end close, reconciliations, and audit support, with an emphasis on process improvements and GAAP compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with month-end close ownership.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, AP and AR.
• MS Excel proficiency; additional accounting software experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AP operations including supervision, vendor relationships, and controls.
• Oversee AR collections, aging reviews, and cash application support.
• Lead monthly close process with journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Prepare reconciliations for bank, credit card, balance sheet, and subsidiary ledgers.
• Maintain GAAP-compliant accounting records and policies.
• Support reporting, process improvements, and system enhancements.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

General Ledger accounting

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Accruals

MS Excel

Leadership / supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree or CPA preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

M2 Search Partners is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls in a fast-paced environment.

The role combines hands-on execution with team leadership, overseeing AP, AR, month-end close, reconciliations, and audit support, with an emphasis on process improvements and GAAP compliance.