Accounting Manager

ACCOUNTING MANAGER - PERM with EXCELLENT BASE AND BENEFITS

Our client is actively seeking an Accounting Manager who will play a pivotal role in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, with a strong emphasis on GL Reconciliation, Month and Year-end Close, Expense reporting, and managing A/R and A/P specialists. The ideal candidate will lead the team in maintaining high standards of accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

BASE SALARY: $100K - $120K + Bonus

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and direction to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable personnel to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Oversee the accurate and timely completion of major operational tasks, including month-end and year-end reports, adhering to Internal Control procedures.
• Analyze financial data and prepare comprehensive reports for management, stakeholders, and external parties.
• Maintain accurate financial records, participate in audits, review journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and monitor the chart of accounts.
• Manage tax compliance initiatives, including Sales Tax, Income Tax, or Franchise Tax.
• Conduct periodic cycle counts and reconciliations to ensure inventory accuracy and report results to senior management.
• Assist in the development of budgets, financial forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the accounting function.
• Support special projects as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Identify personnel needs, make hiring and termination recommendations, provide leadership and coaching, and manage performance.
• Establish department goals, plan activities, analyze variances, initiate corrective actions, and propose new approaches/methods.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 5+ years of accounting operations experience in the manufacturing sector.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including GAAP.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially intermediate/advanced Excel skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and manage competing deadlines.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and promoting teamwork and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Cost Accounting.
• CMA certification.

Nesco Resource is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace environment. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.