Accounting Manager

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (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

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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