Our client is seeking an Accounting Manager to provide direct supervision and leadership to the accounting team, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial transactions, reporting, and compliance. This role oversees daily accounting operations, supports month-end close activities, maintains internal controls, and drives process improvements. The Accounting Manager serves as a key resource for internal and external stakeholders while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment and supporting operational efficiency across the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Billing teams and processes, ensuring efficient workflows and accurate execution.

• Enforce accounting policies and procedures; establish, document, and update processes as needed.

• Oversee order and account deposits, including coordination and approval of electronic and check-based payments.

• Manage sales tax matters, including credits, returns, refunds, and account adjustments.

• Serve as a resource for team members by answering questions, providing guidance, training, and problem-solving support.

• Monitor the accounting team’s shared inbox, assign inquiries, and ensure timely resolution of requests from internal teams and customers.

• Review and approve accounts payable documentation in accordance with established internal controls.

• Oversee the preparation, review, and distribution of daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly management reports.

• Supervise accounts receivable payment posting, billing, invoicing, and provide backup support for key accounting functions.

• Ensure accurate and timely responses to customer requests, statements, vendor forms, and specialized reporting needs.

• Coordinate monthly customer statements, invoice reminders, and account reconciliations.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to develop a collaborative, high-performing accounting team.

• Serve as backup for critical accounting functions, including AP, AR, billing, and reporting, to ensure continuity of operations.

The duties listed above describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required.

• Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA or equivalent) strongly preferred.

• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including reconciliations, financial reporting, and analysis.

• At least 2+ years of direct supervisory or management experience within an accounting team.

• Demonstrated experience working with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system required.

• Experience with document management systems and business intelligence or analytics tools preferred.

• Advanced proficiency with office productivity software, including spreadsheets, word processing, and email.

• Experience implementing or maintaining internal controls and working knowledge of GAAP.

• Prior experience in a multi-entity or multi-location environment is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong proficiency with ERP systems and accounting software.

• Experience with document management and reporting or analytics tools preferred.

• Advanced spreadsheet skills, including the ability to create and analyze complex financial reports.

• Thorough understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and GAAP.

• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop team members while fostering collaboration and accountability.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Amber Kemp