Accounting Manager

Robert Half • Portsmouth, VA • 6h ago

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support financial operations for a Contract position based in Portsmouth, Virginia. This role will oversee core accounting activities, maintain accurate financial records, and help ensure timely reporting in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge and a hands-on approach to managing close processes, reconciliations, and audit support.

Responsibilities:

Lead the monthly closing cycle by coordinating deadlines, reviewing results, and ensuring financial data is finalized accurately and on schedule.

Maintain and oversee the general ledger, ensuring transactions are recorded correctly and account balances reflect current activity.

Prepare and review journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation to promote accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

Perform detailed account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding issues in a timely manner.

Support financial statement audit activities by organizing required schedules, responding to requests, and working closely with auditors.

Monitor the integrity of accounting records and recommend process improvements that strengthen controls and reporting accuracy.

Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial information, clarify variances, and support routine reporting needs. Requirements - Proven experience managing month-end close activities within an accounting environment.

Strong working knowledge of general ledger processes and financial reporting practices.

Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing account reconciliations and journal entries.

Background supporting financial statement audits and responding to auditor requests.

Solid understanding of accounting principles and internal control expectations.

High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in financial work.

Ability to manage deadlines effectively and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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