Accounting Manager

Robert Half • Escondido, CA • 2w ago

Description A Robert Half client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounting Manager-level consultant for a 6-month interim engagement in San Diego. This role will support essential accounting and finance operations, working in a hybrid capacity to handle key elements of month-end close, intercompany transactions, budgeting, reporting, and cash management. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in accounting operations, exceptional attention to detail, and proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop in a cloud-based environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Month-End Close

Manage and execute the month-end close process, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.

Ensure timely and accurate completion of all closing activities in a fast-moving environment

Intercompany Transactions and Allocations

Oversee complex intercompany transactions and allocations, ensuring compliance and proper documentation.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline intercompany processes.

Cash Forecasting and Budgeting

Prepare detailed cash forecasts to support planning and decision-making.

Contribute to annual and ongoing budgeting processes to ensure financial targets align with company objectives .

Monthly/Quarterly Reporting

Provide accurate and timely monthly and quarterly financial performance reports.

Analyze and present key insights to stakeholders regarding financial trends and variances.

Accounts Payable (AP) Approvals

Review and approve invoices for payment, ensuring proper coding and compliance with company policies and procedures.

Budget vs. Actual Analysis

Perform regular budget versus actual comparisons, identifying variances and providing actionable guidance to improve financial performance.

Software Utilization

Utilize QuickBooks Desktop - Cloud environment effectively for recording transactions, account reconciliations, and reporting.

Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum of 8 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role. Experience as a consultant is highly desirable.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.

Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop in the cloud. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

Knowledge Areas: Expertise in cash management, intercompany accounting, budgeting, AP approvals, and reporting processes.

Soft Skills: Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management abilities. Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively in a hybrid environment Requirements Accounting Functions, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Month End Close, QuickBooks, Cash Forecasting, Budgeting - Forecasting, Intercompany, Intercompany Accounting, Intercompany Eliminations, Budget allocations, Consolidations

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