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Robert Half
Sr. Accounting Manager
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An Accounting Manager manages the accounting department of a company or organization. Directs the accounting staff that prepare financial statements and business activity and forecasting reports and tax filings. Monitors accounting data. Implements and manages accounting policies and procedures. Advises management with regard to finance decisions.
$159,204 / year median in California
-13% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting functions for a hospitality-focused organization in Monterey, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening controls, and delivering timely reporting that supports business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to work effectively with both operational teams and finance partners in a service-oriented environment.
Responsibilities:
- Direct daily accounting activities to ensure records are complete, accurate, and aligned with company policy and regulatory standards.
- Lead the preparation and review of reconciliations, journal entries, supporting schedules, and other financial documentation required for monthly reporting.
- Manage receivables by applying payments, balancing daily activity, investigating variances, and addressing account issues promptly.
- Oversee payables operations, including invoice approval workflows, coding accuracy, vendor account balancing, payment processing, and check runs.
- Coordinate payroll-related accounting tasks, including employee status updates, compensation changes, payroll review, and bi-weekly reconciliation.
- Complete bank reconciliations and drive the month-end close process to produce reliable financial statements and management reports.
- Partner with department leaders to improve financial procedures, support accurate expense coding, and monitor performance against budget.
- Track overdue balances, issue collection communications, and follow established procedures to resolve delinquent accounts.
- Contribute to tax and audit activities by preparing required support, including annual 1099 reporting and responses to accounting inquiries.