Accounting Operations Manager

Skillwork; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillwork is seeking an Accounting Operations Manager to supervise daily Payroll and Accounting functions and collaborate with the Controller on strategic projects. This role emphasizes process improvement, team development, and strong financial controls.

You will lead the Payroll and Accounting staff, ensure accurate financial reporting, assist with month-end close and compliance, and drive operational efficiency across the finance function in Omaha, Nebraska.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience including supervisory responsibilities.
• Advanced MS Office and accounting software/databases skills.
• High attention to detail with proficiency in processing and reporting large data sets.
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations.
• Ability to direct and lead through critical thinking and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Payroll and Accounting team to improve workflows and efficiencies.
• Assist Controller with internal audits, annual plan development, and other projects.
• Prepare monthly P&L, accounts payable/receivable, cash flow, payroll, and 401(k) operations.
• Maintain strong financial processes, compliance and timely month-end close.
• Maintain regular in-office attendance to support collaboration across the organization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Data processing

MS Office proficiency

Accounting principles

Education

Degree or related accounting/finance/business

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Skillwork is growing! We are adding an Accounting Operations Manager to our team. This manager position will work closely with the Payroll and Accounting team to improve departmental workflows and processes. They will also work with our Controller on special projects to improve operational effectiveness. If you are a creative problem solver that enjoys managing and developing teams as well as improving processes, this is the role for you!

Summary

The Accounting Operations Manager is responsible for supervising the daily operations of the Payroll and Accounting department while supporting the Controller in maintaining accurate records, reporting, compliance, and operational effectiveness. This position oversees accounting staff, coordinates departmental workflows, and ensures the timely and accurate execution of accounting, payroll support, month‑end close, reporting, and compliance activities.

The Accounting Operations Manager serves as a key operational resource within the finance function, helping to maintain strong financial processes, develop team capabilities, and support the organization's growth through accurate financial information and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

The Accounting Operations Manager’s essential functions consist of supervises the Payroll and Accounting team as they work together to improve departmental workflows and efficiencies. The Accounting Manager will also assist in an internal audit scope, annual plan development, and other projects as assigned by the Controller which may include, but not limited to, accurate and timely preparation monthly P‑L, accounts payable and receivables, cash flow, worker’s compensation, state tax accounting, payroll, and 401(k) operations.This role demands high attention to detail with a strong working knowledge and understanding for accounting and bookkeeping practices, laws, and regulations. The individual in this role is trusted with great responsibility, confidentiality and authority and will be held to high standards of performance.This role is expected to maintain regular in-office attendance as required to effectively perform the essential functions of the position and support collaboration across the organization.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience within Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• 3 – 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience including supervisory responsibilities.
• Advanced computer skills specifically within MS Office and accounting software and databases.
• High attention to detail with exceptional proficiency in processing, reporting, and managing large amounts of data.
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to direct and lead in coordination with other team members through critical thinking and problem solving.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience working in a high-growth or rapidly scaling organization preferred.
• Staffing Industry experience preferred.

Why Skillwork?

• Skilled trades keep the country running and Skillwork keeps skilled trades running. We connect vetted, experienced skilled workers with companies that need reliable talent fast, cutting out the slow, uncertain hiring process that plagues traditional staffing.