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Jobs › Lowell, MA › Accounting Manager Robert Half Accounting Manager Lowell, MA Apply Description We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to provide steady leadership and hands-on support for a key accounting function in the Lowell, Massachusetts area. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can maintain momentum across core close activities, strengthen day-to-day accounting operations, and help the team stay on track with critical deliverables. The role calls for someone who is comfortable making sound decisions, identifying issues early, and partnering effectively with colleagues to keep financial processes running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly close activities by coordinating timelines, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring accurate completion of key accounting tasks.
• Review and approve journal entries to support the integrity of financial records and compliance with internal standards.
• Oversee general ledger activity and ensure transactions are properly recorded, analyzed, and reconciled.
• Drive account reconciliation efforts by resolving discrepancies promptly and maintaining clear supporting documentation.
• Support audit-related activities by preparing requested schedules, answering questions, and facilitating a smooth review process.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and implement practical process enhancements that increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitor the progress of ongoing accounting initiatives and follow up to ensure milestones are met as planned.
• Investigate issues, ask thoughtful questions, and work collaboratively with team members to resolve operational and reporting challenges. Requirements
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close processes in a corporate accounting environment.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial reporting practices.
• Background in preparing, reviewing, or supporting financial statement audits.
• Experience completing detailed account reconciliations and resolving variances effectively.
• Ability to review and approve journal entries with a high degree of accuracy and judgment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the confidence to escalate questions and drive issue resolution.
• Effective interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.

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