Description We are in search of an Accounting Manager to join our team in New York. This role is crucial to our organization as it involves handling day-to-day accounting activities, preparing schedules, and maintaining financial reports. As an Accounting Manager, you will be tasked with monitoring financial statements and ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner. Responsibilities include: • Independently preparing schedules and journal entries using QuickBooks and financial reporting software to maintain and update reporting templates and data queries. • Proactively identifying and notifying the team of any accounting or reporting issues or concerns. • Developing and managing a month-end close checklist that includes required tasks for each financial statement line item with due dates and personnel assignments. • Refining and/or creating month-end close reconciliations and other required month-end close documentation. • Supporting monthly sales tax and related tax calculations and filings. • Ensuring new processes and policies are designed to allow for accurate accounting and financial reporting in accordance with GAAP. • Assisting with the preparation of quarterly unaudited and annual audited financial statements in compliance with GAAP and relevant reporting requirements. • Assisting with identifying and researching technical accounting and reporting matters, accounting principles, and financial reporting rules. • Documenting accounting policies and procedures and keeping abreast of and applying GAAP and relative company policies, practices, and procedures. • Keeping senior management informed about potential changes in accounting rules proposed by accounting standard setters, including the potential impact on financial statements. Requirements • Possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in an accounting management role or similar. • Demonstrated proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR). • Experience with auditing procedures is essential. • Familiarity with US GAAP standards is a must. • Proven experience in Month End Close processes. • CPA certification is required for this role. • Proficient in Financial Reporting. • Experience with QuickBooks software is highly desirable. • Skilled in the preparation of Financial Statements. 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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .