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Description We are looking for an Accounting Manager to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Jacksonville, Florida. This role will oversee critical financial activities including reconciliations, journal entry preparation, reporting support, and day-to-day coordination across payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions. The ideal candidate brings strong month-end close experience, sound general ledger knowledge, and the ability to keep accounting processes accurate, timely, and well organized.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounting activities tied to month-end close, including preparing and reviewing reconciliations and ensuring assigned tasks are completed on schedule.
• Create and post journal entries related to payroll, commissions, bonuses, benefits, taxes, insurance, intercompany activity, accruals, reclasses, and other general ledger adjustments.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable operations by entering invoices, processing employee expense activity, and resolving inter-branch or intercompany balance issues.
• Maintain accounting data across systems by updating allocation structures, reviewing organizational changes, and verifying that related cost centers are properly established.
• Upload and monitor AP and AR balance information in reconciliation tools and investigate clearing or posting exceptions until resolved.
• Prepare recurring operational and accounting reports, organize supporting documentation, and maintain accurate records for new hires, terminations, equipment, and related activities.
• Research accounting discrepancies by validating source documentation, following up on incomplete coding, and coordinating with internal teams to correct transaction issues.
• Contribute to process improvement and special projects involving payment tracking, project coding, asset records, payroll compliance, tax-related items, and other accounting support needs. Requirements
• Experience leading or supporting month-end close activities in an accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger processes, journal entries, and account reconciliation practices.
• Background in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and accrual-based accounting work.
• Ability to review financial data carefully and investigate discrepancies through supporting documentation.
• Experience working with accounting or ERP systems and reconciliation platforms in a multi-entity environment.
• Familiarity with payroll-related accounting, including accruals, allocations, and adjustment entries.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage recurring deadlines and maintain detailed records.
• Prior exposure to financial statement audits or audit support is preferred.

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