Accounting Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support the finance team during a period of leadership transition. This contract opportunity offers the chance to step into a hands-on role with visibility across core accounting operations, cash management, and financial reporting. The position can be structured for either part-time or regular hours based on business needs, with a preference for onsite collaboration one to two days each week.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee daily cash activity by reviewing bank accounts, tracking borrowing availability, and maintaining forward-looking cash projections.
• Record and review journal entries to keep the general ledger accurate, complete, and aligned with reporting timelines.
• Prepare account analyses and reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and produce financial statements for internal and external use.
• Support audit readiness by organizing financial records, answering requests, and helping ensure compliance with reporting standards.
• Partner with leadership to provide dependable accounting coverage during a transition period created by an upcoming leadership change.
• Contribute to ongoing accounting operations within a customized ERP environment and adapt processes as needed to support the business.
• Work flexibly across part-time or regular scheduling needs while maintaining consistent delivery of key accounting deadlines.• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for month-end close and financial reporting.
• Strong background in general ledger management, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation.
• Experience preparing bank reconciliations and monitoring cash activity with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Familiarity with financial statement audits and supporting audit documentation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Proven ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with onsite and cross-functional teams.