Accounting Manager

Location: Parsippany

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a contract assignment with an aerospace organization in Parsippany, New Jersey. This Contract position is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can lead core close activities, oversee account maintenance, and work confidently with high volumes of financial information. The role will focus on month-end reporting, budgeting support, and detailed balance sheet management, with particular attention to fixed assets and prepaid accounts.

Responsibilities:

- Lead monthly close activities, ensuring journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.

- Manage accounting for fixed assets, including equipment lease-related records, depreciation tracking, and supporting documentation.

- Maintain and review prepaid account balances for large or complex accounts to ensure proper recognition and ongoing accuracy.

- Perform detailed account analysis and investigate variances, trends, and inconsistencies across financial data.

- Support budgeting activities by preparing analyses, validating assumptions, and assisting with financial planning deliverables.

- Review large data sets to identify issues, confirm accuracy, and provide clear financial insights to stakeholders.

- Prepare and update account reconciliations and other month-end schedules needed for internal reporting.

- Partner with finance and accounting team members to improve accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and maintain strong financial controls. Requirements - 5+ years of accounting experience, including substantial responsibility for month-end close and account reconciliation activities.

- Strong background in fixed asset accounting, including experience with leased equipment or similar asset categories.

- Proven experience managing prepaid accounts and performing detailed balance sheet analysis.

- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to organize, analyze, and validate large volumes of financial data.

- Solid understanding of budgeting processes, financial analysis, and variance review.

- Ability to work independently in a Contract position while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong attention to detail and a consistent track record of producing accurate financial work.

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