Accounting Manager

Job ID#: 43392

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Location: Bayside, NY

Salary: $90,000–$115,000 (DOE)

Type: Direct Hire | In-Office

A well-established real estate/title services organization is seeking a qualified Accounting Manager to join their team in Bayside, NY. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys owning the close, safeguarding cash/escrow controls, and partnering directly with company leadership.

Overview

In this role, you’ll lead the accounting function with a strong focus on cash management, escrow/operating account controls, month-end close, and financial reporting. You’ll supervise an Accounting Assistant and serve as the accounting escalation point for operations while working closely with the President/ownership on reporting, analysis, and planning.

Job Description

• Oversee daily cash activity across operating, escrow, premium, recording, and payroll accounts
• Review and release wires, disbursements, refunds, and check requests under dual-control procedures
• Lead month-end close including journal entries, accruals, and reclasses
• Complete/review bank and three-way reconciliations; resolve file-level discrepancies
• Prepare monthly financial statements and variance/trend reporting for leadership
• Manage payroll accounting, including contractor (1099) pay runs and payroll/PEO invoice reconciliation
• Approve vendor payments and credit card coding; maintain vendor master controls and payment-change verification
• Support underwriter and regulatory compliance (premium remittance, audits, data call, sales tax, escheatment)
• Supervise, train, and support the Accounting Assistant; strengthen SOPs and internal controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience (2+ years of supervisory experience preferred)
• Strong experience with full-cycle month-end close, financial statement prep, and GAAP fundamentals
• Experience managing multiple bank accounts/reconciliations and payroll accounting
• Intermediate Excel skills and comfort learning new accounting/banking platforms
• Strong internal controls mindset (fraud prevention, dual-control processes)

Perks/Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Stable full-time schedule (Monday–Friday)
• High-ownership role with direct visibility to leadership and impact on process improvements

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