Accounting Manager - 9-5!!

Description Accounting Manager + $90-100k+ + Cambridge (free parking and also near the T) + 40 hours. Great work life. Never much OT at all. 9-5!! + 5 days on site to start. Once comfortable, chance for 1 day home. Our client is looking for a small company, hands-on Accounting Manager to help oversee all accounting needs with multiple entities. You will report into a great CFO and work very closely with the company owner. Mentor and manage a junior AP person too!

Responsibilities:

• Direct day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities, ensuring records are complete, organized, and accurately maintained in QuickBooks.
• Prepare internal financial reports for leadership, highlighting timely information that supports planning and business decisions.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and investigation of account variances.
• Oversee cash management activities such as banking transactions, wires, and payment processing in alignment with organizational direction.
• Partner with colleagues across departments to collect required financial data, resolve outstanding items, and keep records current.
• Manage bi-weekly payroll processing from start to finish while maintaining confidentiality and adherence to applicable regulations.
• Support administration of employee benefits, including payroll deductions, insurance updates, renewals, and related documentation.
• Strengthen accounting workflows and internal controls while supervising, coaching, and developing accounting staff.
• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and tax professionals, providing documentation and assistance during reviews and filings.
• Monitor regulatory and reporting obligations to help ensure ongoing business compliance across accounting operations.

Requirements + Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, or related field + 4+ years of professional work experience, preferably in a small business environment a plus + Experience with QuickBooks + Prior supervisory or management experience required + Good knowledge of GAAP, Advanced Excel skills a plus Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .