Accounting Manager​/Supervisor

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations and provide accurate, timely financial insight for the business. Based in Salem, New Hampshire, this role oversees financial close activities, project-based accounting, and daily cash management while supporting strong compliance and reporting practices. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to partner effectively with operational leaders to improve financial performance.

Responsibilities:

- Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to deliver complete and reliable financial results on schedule.

- Manage the general ledger by reviewing detailed journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for key accounts.

- Investigate balance sheet variances and ensure outstanding items are resolved promptly and accurately.

- Administer accounting across multiple entities, including intercompany balancing and consolidation adjustments.

- Oversee fixed asset records, depreciation activity, asset retirements, and periodic physical verification processes.

- Lead project and job cost accounting by tracking budgets, actual spending, forecasts, and overall contract profitability.

- Prepare work-in-progress reporting and apply percentage-of-completion revenue recognition in accordance with accounting requirements.

- Partner with project and operations teams to evaluate billing status, contract changes, margin trends, and financial risks.

- Supervise accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, including invoicing, collections, vendor payments, cash application, and related controls.

- Support cash forecasting, banking activity, audit coordination, tax compliance, and ongoing improvements to internal controls and financial processes. Requirements - 5+ years of accounting experience, including leadership responsibility in a supervisory or management capacity.

- Strong knowledge of month-end close, general ledger management, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.

- Experience supporting financial statement audits and working with external auditors or tax advisors.

- Hands-on background in job cost accounting, project financial analysis, and revenue recognition for contract-based work.

- Proficiency with Net Suite and confidence using accounting systems to manage reporting and daily operations.

- Solid understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and internal control practices.

- Ability to analyze financial results, identify discrepancies, and communicate clear recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.

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