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Robert Half
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.
$156,151 / year median in Pennsylvania
-12% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support financial operations for multiple subsidiary entities on a contract to hire basis. This position will lead core accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and help ensure timely completion of monthly and annual financial deliverables. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, manufacturing cost analysis, and team leadership within a deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the month-end close for several entities, ensuring financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Maintain oversight of general ledger activity, trial balance integrity, journal entry review, and supporting account analysis.
- Prepare and distribute recurring financial reports, while investigating notable shifts in performance and explaining key monthly results.
- Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items in partnership with staff responsible for account preparation.
- Develop and assess reserve calculations for areas requiring judgment, including obsolete inventory exposure, uncollectible accounts, and similar balances.
- Lead accounts receivable and cash application activities, monitor collection trends, and evaluate customer credit risk and appropriate credit limits.
- Manage accounts payable workflows, including invoice processing, payment execution, and timely response to vendor questions or discrepancies.
- Analyze manufacturing cost performance by reviewing standard costing, production variances, and opportunities to improve operational efficiency and unit costs.
- Support tax- and compliance-related activities, including audit coordination, applicable income and sales tax matters, and adherence to accounting controls and regulatory requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or a combination of related education and substantial accounting experience.
- 5 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3 to 5 years of people leadership responsibility.
- Demonstrated expertise in month-end close, general ledger management, account reconciliations, and journal entry processing.
- Strong working knowledge of accounts receivable, cash collections, cash application, and accounts payable operations.
- Experience supporting financial statement audits and maintaining effective internal accounting controls.
- Advanced Excel capabilities with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and produce meaningful financial reporting.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines while driving process improvements and developing team members.