Accounting Manager

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join the finance organization on a Contract basis in Longview, Washington. This role will provide hands-on leadership across core accounting operations while bringing stability, structure, and support to high-volume payable and receivable functions. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting knowledge with technical confidence and a practical approach to improving workflows, strengthening team effectiveness, and helping the department operate more efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable activities within a high-volume accounting environment.
• Partner with finance leadership to assess workload demands, operational gaps, and opportunities to improve team performance.
• Address processing issues tied to imported transactions by identifying error patterns, coordinating resolution efforts, and improving data accuracy.
• Support month-end close activities through journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger review.
• Help refine accounting procedures and internal workflows to create more reliable, scalable processes.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for the team by promoting collaboration, improving communication, and helping maintain strong morale.
• Work closely with internal accounting leaders and external support partners to ensure timely and accurate completion of priority tasks.
• Contribute to audit readiness by organizing documentation and supporting financial statement audit requirements.
• Proven experience managing or overseeing accounting operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to learn systems quickly and troubleshoot process-related issues.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliation, and general ledger activities.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement within an accounting or finance setting.
• Knowledge of financial statement audit support and documentation best practices.
• Ability to analyze transaction issues, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to support teams in a fast-paced environment.