Accounting Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support core accounting operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Hartford, Connecticut. This role will focus on maintaining accurate financial records, reviewing balance sheet activity, and strengthening the month-end close process. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, hands-on general ledger expertise, and the ability to manage reconciliations, fixed asset activity, tax preparation support, and budgeting inputs with precision.

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other key ledger areas to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Prepare and record journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting month-end close activities.
• Analyze financial account activity and investigate variances to provide clear explanations and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Manage fixed asset accounting by tracking additions, disposals, depreciation, and related supporting documentation.
• Assist with tax filing preparation by organizing financial data, validating supporting schedules, and coordinating required accounting information.
• Enter and validate budget-related information in the appropriate system to support planning and financial reporting needs.
• Review account balances regularly and identify issues that could affect reporting accuracy, compliance, or closing timelines.
• 7+ years of accounting experience, including work in senior-level accounting functions.
• Strong background in account reconciliation, balance sheet review, and bank reconciliation processes.
• Proven experience with general ledger maintenance, journal entry preparation, and month-end close execution.
• Working knowledge of fixed asset accounting and related reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting tax preparation activities through accurate schedules and financial analysis.
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret account activity and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Proficiency in budgeting support and entering financial data accurately into accounting systems.