What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at The Bolton Group?
Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead a high-performing accounting team while remaining hands-on in the day-to-day accounting operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and partnering with leadership to drive operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing culture.
- Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and employee development.
- Partner with leadership and cross-functional departments to improve business processes.
- Oversee daily invoicing processes and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Manage cash application activities, including ACH, checks, wire transfers, and credit card payments.
- Maintain customer banking information and ensure accurate payment application.
- Review and approve accounts payable payment proposals.
- Oversee general ledger activities and ensure an accurate month-end close.
- Prepare and review account reconciliations.
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements.
- Support internal controls and drive continuous process improvements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
- 3 years of accounting leadership or supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, AP/AR, and cash management.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across departments.
- Experience leading process improvements and implementing best practices.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Manufacturing experience is preferred.
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000