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Accounting Manager

We are seeking a hands-on and experienced Accounting Manager to join our growing Finance & Accounting team. This position will play a key role in overseeing daily accounting operations, leading the month-end close process, developing accounting team members, and strengthening processes and controls as the organization continues to grow.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting skills with effective leadership, a process-improvement mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively across the organization.

What You'll Do

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes

Review journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial reports

Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and financial records

Oversee key accounting areas, including accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions

Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements and management reporting

Analyze balance sheet and income statement activity and investigate significant variances

Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members

Review staff work and provide guidance, coaching, and technical accounting support

Coordinate audit requests and prepare supporting schedules and documentation

Partner with Finance and other departments to ensure transactions are properly recorded and supported

Support special projects and accounting initiatives as the organization continues to grow

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

58+ years of progressive accounting experience

Previous Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor, or Senior Accountant experience with leadership responsibilities

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting

Demonstrated experience managing or playing a significant role in the month-end close process

Experience reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations

Experience supervising, mentoring, or reviewing the work of accounting professionals

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

Public accounting experience is a plus

Experience working in a growing or evolving organization

Experience improving accounting processes, systems, and internal controls

QuickBooks Enterprise and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience

What Success Looks Like

You'll be successful in this role if you're someone who takes ownership, develops people, improves processes, and can balance hands-on accounting work with team leadership.

We're looking for someone who doesn't simply maintain existing processes but looks for opportunities to make the accounting function more accurate, efficient, scalable, and effective.

Position Details

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Corporate Controller

Location: Monday Friday, 8am 5pm, Fully In Office (No Remote, No Hybrid) Near Metro Zoo (Coral Reef)

Compensation: $115,000 yearly, 10% Discretionary Bonus

Ready to Join Us?

If you're an accounting professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and making an impact within a growing organization, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today to join our Finance & Accounting team.

Blue Streak LLC is an equal opportunity employer.