Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our team in Canton, Georgia on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role will oversee core accounting operations, support accurate financial reporting, and help maintain an organized month-end close process. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach to daily finance activities, and the ability to work effectively across multiple priorities.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the month-end close cycle, ensuring entries are completed on schedule and financial data is reviewed for accuracy.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger activity, resolving discrepancies and supporting reliable reporting.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account analyses, and supporting schedules for key balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to promote timely processing and strong cash flow management.
- Coordinate audit support by organizing financial records, responding to requests, and assisting with documentation for external reviews.
- Use QuickBooks Desktop, D365, and Microsoft Excel to manage accounting records, analyze results, and improve reporting visibility.
- Partner with leadership to monitor financial performance and provide clear updates on accounting activity and closing progress.
- Proven experience in an accounting leadership role with responsibility for financial close and general ledger management.
- Strong working knowledge of month-end close procedures, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.
- Experience supporting financial statement audits and preparing documentation for external reviewers.
- Practical background overseeing accounts payable and accounts receivable operations.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop, D365, and Microsoft Excel.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and the ability to maintain accurate, well-organized financial records.
- Strong attention to detail, time management skills, and the ability to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.