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Accounting Manager

Addison Group

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$130,000–$160,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Best Practices, Billing, Cash Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Disbursements, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Expense Management, External Audit, Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Systems, Financial Transactions, Funding, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Income Statements, Journal Entries, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, NetSuite, Organizational Skills, Payroll Management, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Regulations, Revenue Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Systems Scalability, Tax Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Transaction Processing/Management
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
3 days ago
Role: Accounting Manager

Location: Queens, NY

Pay: $130,000 - $160,000 / YEAR

Hours: 40 hours per week,Fully in-office

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision,and 401(K)

General Ledger Manager Long Island City, New York

Position Classification: Exempt

The General Ledger Manager oversees all general ledger accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting while leading and developing the General Ledger Team. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role collaborates closely with the Billing and A/R, A/P, and Cash Management teams. The ideal candidate will bring a strong command of GAAP, tax regulations, and financial systems, and will be responsible for the smooth execution of general ledger activities including month-end and year-end close, and annual audits. This is a leadership role requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to drive efficiency and enhance financial controls across the accounting function.

Responsibilities:

General Ledger & Financial Reporting:
  • Oversee the general ledger accounting process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and applicable accounting standards
  • Prepare and distribute a monthly close calendar, monitoring deliverables and deadlines through a structured close checklist
  • Supervise month-end and year-end close processes including balance sheet and income statement reconciliations, journal entry preparation and upload into the ERP system, and internal financial statement preparation
  • Manage financial transactions across assets, liabilities, equity, expenses, prepaids, and accruals
  • Review and approve recurring and non-recurring journal entries, ensuring proper coding and accounting treatment across revenue, deferrals, prepaids, payroll, accruals, and union-related items
  • Review monthly bank reconciliation statements and reconcile bank account activity for non-revenue transactions
  • Partner with the Controller to maintain a comprehensive chart of accounts, classes, and departmental coding used as a reference across the accounting department
  • Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting
  • Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and support ad-hoc financial operations as needed
  • Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with accounting and tax regulations, providing necessary documentation upon request
  • Partner with the Billing and A/R team to ensure accurate revenue recognition and reporting
Payroll & Expense Management:
  • Review, process, and record weekly payroll journal entries including payroll accruals
  • Perform monthly reconciliation of payroll expense accounts
  • Ensure adequate funding is in place for weekly payroll disbursements
  • Verify all payroll transactions are recorded accurately and reconcile to funding reports
  • Maintain yearly reconciliation of all payroll costs
Team Leadership & Collaboration:
  • Lead and manage the General Ledger Team, providing direction, training, mentorship, and performance feedback to support professional development and adherence to best practices
  • Ensure team adherence to established policies and procedures, maintaining accuracy in financial reporting and reconciliation tasks
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performance work environment focused on continuous improvement
  • Manage team attendance tracking and HR-related administrative matters
  • Support the Controller in reviewing time-off requests and ensuring adequate team coverage
  • Champion process improvement, efficiency, and scalability across financial systems and workflows
  • Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives as directed by senior leadership
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; Master's degree preferred
  • 5+ years of accounting experience in public and/or private industry
  • Strong expertise in GAAP, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and tax regulations
  • Proven experience leading general ledger operations and managing an accounting team
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software; NetSuite experience strongly preferred
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with management, auditors, and external parties
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and organizational abilities
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities effectively

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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About the Company

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Addison Group

Need a job? Need an employee? Then you need Addison Group, the professional staffing and search firm that has reshaped the industry with our excellent placements in the Administrative & HR, Engineering, Executive Search, Finance & Accounting, Healthcare, and IT sectors.

Addison Group has enjoyed rapid growth since its inception in 1999, when a group of visionary industry leaders in Chicago set out with the simple goal of recruiting the best candidates for the best companies. With the help of its strategic investment partner, Trilantic Capital Partners, Addison Group has expanded its reach across the country through 13 offices and six core industry sectors, from Administrative to IT.
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
http://www.addisongroup.com/

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