Onsite Accounting Manager: Lead 8-Day Monthly Close

Brilliant®; Canton (OH); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Brilliant®, a large private transportation/utility safety client, is seeking a contract Accounting Manager to be onsite in Canton, OH. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.

The incumbent will strengthen the monthly close, standardize accounting procedures, and improve team accountability to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership as Accounting Manager or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and month-end close.

Responsabilités

• Lead monthly financial close with a target eight-business-day close.
• Oversee month-end activities: reconciliations, journal entries, GL, and reporting support.
• Establish standardized accounting policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Ensure payroll postings weekly and cash transactions daily.
• Set deadlines and accountability to ensure deliverables.
• Mentor two Senior Staff Accountants and one Staff Accountant.
• Collaborate with Director of Accounting, VP/Controller, and regional controllers to improve operations.
• Monitor procedures and address gaps; enforce accountability.
• Support ERP transitions and system enhancements.

Connaissances

Accounting leadership

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Team management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Outils

ERP systems

Description du poste

Brilliant®, a large private transportation/utility safety client, is seeking a contract Accounting Manager to be onsite in Canton, OH. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.

The incumbent will strengthen the monthly close, standardize accounting procedures, and improve team accountability to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.