Accounting Manager Syracuse, NY

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager supports daily accounting operations while providing hands‑on supervision and guidance to accounting staff. This role works closely with the CFO and serves as a developing leadership position for someone early in their accounting career who is ready to grow supervisory skills while remaining actively involved in day‑to‑day accounting tasks.

(Additional duties may be assigned)

• Perform daily accounting functions including posting invoices, receipts, deposits, and credit card transactions
• Perform day‑to‑day accounts receivable activities, including invoice processing, payment application, customer account maintenance, and account reconciliations
• Conduct professional and courteous collection calls and written follow‑ups to customers regarding past‑due balances, escalating issues as appropriate
• Work with customers and internal teams to research and resolve billing questions or discrepancies
• Perform account reconciliations, including monthly bank reconciliations, with review and support as needed
• Assist with monthly sales tax filings and fixed asset tracking
• Supervise daily workflow of accounting staff, providing guidance, answering questions, and ensuring procedures are followed
• Review work prepared by accounting staff for accuracy and completeness
• Coordinate accounting‑related mail, filing, and document retention
• Support operations and sales teams with accounting‑related questions and special projects
• Assist the CFO with reporting, analysis, and other accounting functions

• Provides direct day‑to‑day supervision of accounting staff
• Assigns tasks, monitors workload, and ensures deadlines are met
• Supports onboarding and training of new accounting employees
• Escalates complex issues to the CFO as needed
• Develops leadership and supervisory skills with guidance and mentorship

• Associate’s degree in accounting or related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2‑4 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience required
• Previous leadership experience strongly desired
• Experience with Sage 50 / Peachtree preferred but not required

• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide direction and support to team members in a professional manner
• Willingness to learn and accept feedback in a fast‑paced environment