What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at High Country Search Group?
Accounting Manager
Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join a collaborative and growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys owning general ledger accounting processes, leading month-end activities, improving efficiencies, and mentoring team members in a dynamic environment.
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys balancing day-to-day accounting operations with process improvement initiatives. This role offers broad exposure across general accounting, payroll, compliance, and systems while working closely with cross-functional teams.
What You'll Do
- Lead and coordinate the monthly accounting close process, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financials
- Manage general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, prepaids, reconciliations, and account analysis
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
- Administer payroll processing and reconcile accounts
- Coordinate sales and use tax filings and annual 1099 reporting
- Support SOX compliance activities, maintain internal controls, and identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes
- Partner with internal teams and external auditors to provide requested documentation and support
- Supervise and mentor staff by reviewing work, providing guidance, and supporting professional development
- Serve as a SME of the ERP system, helping optimize workflows
- Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience leading or mentoring accounting staff
- Experience with ERP systems, and working through optimization
- Experience processing payroll
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Credible experience managing general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and internal controls
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Continuous improvement mindset with a desire to streamline processes and enhance efficiencies
Why Join?
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on accounting operations
- Broad exposure to multiple areas of accounting and high visibility as a decision maker
- Stable organization with opportunities to grow professionally
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000