Accounting Manager
Hamden, New Haven County, Connecticut, 06514, USA
Listed on 2026-10-03
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager
Accounting Manager / Senior Accountant (Contract)
Job Description
This contract role offers an opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to step into a manager-level position while actively performing Senior-level preparer work. The Accounting Manager / Senior Accountant will focus on general ledger management, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities, while also contributing to process improvement initiatives and supporting ad-hoc requests. This position is ideal for someone with deep Net Suite and GAAP experience who enjoys hands-on work and collaborating closely with leadership in a dynamic, fast-growing environment.
Responsibilities- Prepare journal entries and ensure they are accurate, complete, and properly supported in accordance with GAAP.
- Perform detailed general ledger account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process.
- Support the full month-end close cycle, including balance sheet and financial statement preparation and review.
- Oversee the quality and accuracy of accounting work at a manager level, acting as a Senior preparer while having work reviewed by leadership.
- Assist with financial reporting activities, including preparation of internal financial statements and related schedules.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes and controls and participate in implementing process improvements.
- Respond to ad-hoc accounting and reporting requests, providing analysis and documentation as needed.
- Leverage Net Suite and related financial systems to record, track, and report financial transactions.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies across all assigned responsibilities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced, growing organization to support accurate and timely financial information.
- 8–10 years of overall accounting experience with a strong focus on general ledger and month-end close.
- 2–4 years of management-level experience, overseeing work quality and acting at a manager level, even without direct reports.
- Hands-on experience with Net Suite financials, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and its application to financial reporting and balance sheet preparation.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and balance sheets.
- CPA designation, public accounting experience, or relevant experience in the data center or SaaS industry.
- Proven ability to work as a Senior preparer while collaborating with leadership on review and oversight.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in energy, data center, or SaaS industries is highly valued.
- Background in public accounting is a strong plus.
- Comfort working in a high-growth, startup-like environment with evolving processes.
- Ability to drive and support process improvement initiatives in the accounting function.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle ad-hoc requests and special projects.
- Effective communication skills for collaborating across multiple teams and levels of the organization.
This is a 100% remote contract position, with a preference for candidates located on the East Coast to align with core business hours and month-end close timelines. The role supports a growing startup in a rapidly expanding industry, offering exposure to modern technologies and a collaborative culture with strong relationships across multiple teams and managers. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, with a focus on continuous improvement in accounting processes and systems,…
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