Accounting Manager

Robert Half • Muskegon, MI • 7h ago

Description

Our client is seeking a dynamic and accomplished Accounting Manager to play a key leadership role within a large, fast-paced organization. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to drive financial accuracy, support strategic initiatives, and lead a high-performing team in a complex corporate environment. The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing core accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting.

Primary Responsibilities

Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and close-related tasks.

Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to support timely and accurate reporting.

Review financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness.

Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Supervise and develop accounting team members, including assigning work, reviewing output, and providing coaching.

Partner with finance, tax, treasury, audit, and operational teams to address accounting issues and improve workflows.

Support internal and external audit requests and assist with documentation and remediation efforts.

Help ensure compliance with applicable accounting guidance, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.

Analyze financial results, identify variances and trends, and communicate findings to management.

Participate in process improvement, system enhancement, and automation initiatives.

Assist with budgeting, forecasting support, and special projects as needed.

Monitor balance sheet accounts and ensure adequate documentation is maintained.

Requirements - 5+ years of accounting experience, including leadership responsibility in a manufacturing environment.

Strong knowledge of cost accounting and manufacturing finance principles.

Experience managing month-end close, general ledger processes, and financial statement preparation.

Proficiency in account reconciliation, journal entries, and balance sheet analysis.

Background supporting financial statement audits, compliance activities, and internal controls.

Ability to analyze operating results, identify variances, and communicate actionable financial insights.

Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.

Strong collaboration and team leadership skills with the ability to work effectively across functions.

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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