Accounting Manager

Our client, a growing financial services company, is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their team in Brentwood. This on-site role offers the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership and oversee daily accounting operations, manage a team, and contribute to high-level strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise, prior experience managing staff, and a background in both financial and operational accounting.

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Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support 2–3 accounting staff (on-site and remote outsourced)
• Oversee daily accounting operations and ensure accuracy across all functions
• Own general ledger management, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Partner with the CFO on monthly financial statement preparation and review
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Oversee internal and external audits, including bank audits
• Collaborate with the CFO on bank reporting and maintaining relationships
• Lead initiatives to improve accounting processes and implement best practices
• Manage the preparation and recording of journal entries, including entries from LeaseWorks to QuickBooks
• Oversee annual 1099 preparation and filing process
• Ensure compliance with all company accounting policies and internal controls

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with prior experience as a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Business/Finance with accounting coursework completed
• CPA preferred or strong progress toward certification
• Strong financial and operational accounting knowledge
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; SQL or Access a plus
• Experience with automated accounting systems; QuickBooks strongly preferred
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Salary: $120,000–$150,000, based on experience and qualifications. Significant room for growth within the role and the company.

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Please submit your resume for consideration.

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