• Lake Forest, California
  • $100,000–$150,000
30+ days ago

Job Description

Accounting Manager - Overview

The Accounting Manager leads day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role manages a small team, oversees AP/AR processes, maintains internal controls, and supports cross-functional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and develop accounting staff
  • Oversee general ledger, AP/AR, and reconciliations
  • Manage month-end and year-end close processes
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and sales tax reporting
  • Support audits and financial reporting
  • Analyze financial data and assist with budgeting and forecasting

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
  • 5+ years of accounting experience, including leadership
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
  • Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience preferred

Skills

  • Detail-oriented, analytical, and organized
  • Strong leadership and communication abilities
  • Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLake Forest, California
Salary$100,000–$150,000

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivable Managementunmatched
  • Accounts Receivable Processingunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • County Ordinancesunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Auditunmatched
  • Financial Controlunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Revenue/Sales Reportingunmatched
  • Sales Taxunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Tax Reportingunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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