Accounting Manager

Job Summary

Hybrid position – 2 to 3 days per week on-site.

Open to candidates local to Philadelphia, PA.

Temporary-to-hire position: if engagement is successful, conversion will occur after six months.

The Accounting Manager plays a critical role in overseeing accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls. This role requires a detail‑oriented, analytical thinker with strong leadership capabilities and the ability to navigate complex accounting scenarios proactively.

• Lead and support the month‑end close and reporting process in alignment with the reporting calendar.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance, performance feedback, and support to improve processes, including the quality of account reconciliations.
• Review, analyze, and approve general ledger transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Oversee the preparation and review of balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly, and semi‑annual basis.
• Proactively identify and resolve accounting issues, escalating when necessary, with recommended solutions.
• Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and addressing inquiries professionally.
• Maintain and update desktop procedures and checklists to reflect changes in processes and tools.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (BBA or BS);
  Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA certification or progress toward certification strongly preferred.
• 7–9 years of accounting/audit experience, including 2–3 years in a managerial role.
• Current or recent experience managing teams responsible for core general ledger functions, including month‑end close, journal entry preparation and review, balance sheet and bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and audit support. Strong recent focus on GL required.
• Experience with international accounting is a plus.
• Proficiency in major ERP systems (SAP, Great Plains, Net Suite) and Black Line.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a detail‑oriented approach.
• Proven ability to manage teams and work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Comfortable working with accelerated month‑end close timelines (3–5 days).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster cross‑functional collaboration.
• Project management experience highly desirable.
• Flexibility to work hybrid hours and coordinate effectively during close/reporting cycles.