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Jobs › Needham Heights, MA › Accounting Manager Robert Half Accounting Manager Needham Heights, MA Apply Description We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead core financial operations and provide accurate, timely insight into business performance in Needham, Massachusetts. This role oversees day-to-day accounting activities, supports strong financial controls, and partners with leadership to strengthen reporting, planning, and operational decision-making. The ideal candidate combines technical accounting expertise with a practical, detail-oriented approach and the ability to work effectively across functions.

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily accounting operations, including oversight of the general ledger and the integrity of financial records.
• Guide the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle to ensure complete and timely reporting.
• Produce and review financial statements and related reports, highlighting trends, risks, and notable variances for leadership.
• Manage reconciliations, journal postings, accruals, prepaid balances, and fixed asset accounting to maintain accurate books.
• Oversee inventory and cost accounting activities, including valuation, adjustments, and analysis of production-related costs and cost of goods sold.
• Work closely with operations and production teams to improve inventory accuracy, strengthen controls, and increase visibility into manufacturing costs.
• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, vendor disbursements, and cash flow tracking to support healthy working capital.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts while maintaining effective accounting procedures, internal controls, and compliance with reporting and tax requirements.
• Coordinate with external accounting partners on year-end reviews, audit support, and required filings, while identifying opportunities to improve processes and reporting efficiency. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5-8 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably in an environment with inventory or manufacturing complexity.
• Demonstrated success managing close processes and preparing accurate financial statements.
• Solid knowledge of general ledger activity, reconciliations, journal entries, and internal control practices.
• Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and financial support for operational teams.
• Proficiency with accounting software, with Sage 200 experience preferred, and strong Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

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