Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Overview

The Accounting Manager is responsible for comprehensive oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, close processes, and payroll operations within a growing, private-equity-backed professional services organization. This is a high-impact role with significant growth opportunity—you'll lead process improvement initiatives, own systems optimization, and partner with leadership on financial accuracy and strategic reporting. The Manager works closely with the Director and executive team to strengthen transactional controls, drive automation, and support clean financial reporting. This role offers the ideal platform to develop into a senior finance leadership position.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

• Oversee end-to-end AP processes, including invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor management including discrepancy resolution

• Lead vendor reconciliation programs, maintain W-9s and 1099 documentation

• Establish and maintain approval workflows and segregation of duties

• Support weekly cash disbursement planning and forecasting

Accounts Receivable, Billing & Collections

• Lead AR operations and collections strategy to optimize cash flow

• Oversee invoice preparation, billing cycle management, and client invoicing accuracy

• Develop and maintain AR aging reports and collections follow-up procedures

• Partner with project management to ensure accurate, timely project billing

• Monitor and resolve billing discrepancies and revenue-related issues

General Ledger & Financial Close

• Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and adjustments

• Develop and maintain balance sheet reconciliation schedules (AP, AR, prepaid, accruals, debt, equity, etc.)

• Ensure GAAP compliance and consistency in accounting policies and procedures

• Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and audit packages

• Partner with external auditors on audit planning, testing, and remediation

Payroll Operations (BambooHR)

• Oversee all payroll processing, tax withholding, and compliance using BambooHR platform

• Manage payroll reconciliations, tax filings, and general ledger accounting

• Maintain payroll records, I-9 documentation, and employee tax files