Accounting ManagerRobert Half

Description

Non Profit Client is seeking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations for our team in Newark, New Jersey. This position is ideal for a hands-on individual with broad accounting expertise who can oversee daily financial activities while supporting accurate and timely reporting. The right candidate will bring strong leadership skills, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to guide both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. This is a hyriid role with excellent benefits.

Responsibilities:

Direct day-to-day accounting operations and ensure financial activities are completed accurately and on schedule.

Lead the month-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to promote timely processing, collections, and disbursements.

Maintain the general ledger and monitor account activity to support complete and reliable financial records.

Coordinate audit support by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and helping ensure a smooth financial statement audit process.

Review balance sheet and bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues in a timely manner.

Prepare and review internal financial reports to support management visibility into business performance.

Contribute to process improvements and support accounting system efficiency, including work within NetSuite when applicable.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for core accounting functions.

Prior experience supervising or overseeing accounts payable and accounts receivable operations.

Strong understanding of month-end close, general ledger management, and journal entry preparation.

Experience completing account reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.

Familiarity with financial statement audits and the ability to support audit-related requests.

Well-rounded accounting background with the ability to manage multiple priorities across the function.

Experience with NetSuite is advantageous, but not required

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