Senior Accounting Manager

The Senior Accounting Manager oversees the organization's daily accounting operations, ensures accurate financial reporting, maintains internal controls, and supports the business's overall financial health. This position manages general accounting functions, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, financial reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing activities.

The Senior Accounting Manager works closely with executive leadership and department managers to ensure financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. This position requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reconciliations.

• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.

• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Oversee cash management activities, bank reconciliations, and financial transactions.

• Coordinate payroll accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and proper recording of payroll expenses and liabilities.

• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Monitor financial transactions, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective measures.

• Support annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Coordinate with financial institutions, vendors, auditors, and other external partners.

• Supervise, train, and support accounting personnel, as applicable.

• Provide financial information and recommendations to executive leadership.

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local financial reporting requirements.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, operational efficiency, and financial controls.

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Manage and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accurate recording and classification of financial transactions.

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.

• Prepare and review balance sheets, income statements, cash flow reports, and other financial documentation.

• Review journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and account reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.

• Analyze financial results, identify trends and variances, and communicate findings to management.

• Maintain supporting documentation and accounting records in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Oversee accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, payment scheduling, vendor reconciliation, and expense classification.

• Monitor accounts receivable balances, collections, payment applications, and outstanding accounts.

• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and reconciliation differences.

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.

• Maintain positive working relationships with vendors, financial institutions, and internal departments.

Cash Management & Reconciliations

• Perform and review bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger account reconciliations.

• Monitor cash balances, deposits, disbursements, and financial transactions.

• Identify and resolve discrepancies to maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial records.

• Assist with cash flow reporting and financial planning.

• Establish and monitor appropriate cash-handling procedures and internal controls.

Payroll & Financial Compliance

• Coordinate with Human Resources and payroll personnel to ensure accurate accounting of payroll expenses, deductions, benefits, and related liabilities.

• Reconcile payroll records to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.

• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, financial policies, and reporting requirements.

• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and financial records.

• Identify potential financial risks and recommend improvements to internal controls.

Budgeting & Operational Support

• Assist leadership with annual budgets, financial forecasts, and departmental expense monitoring.

• Prepare…