Accounting Manager

This is not a basic bookkeeping or data-entry position. You’ll take direct ownership of financial accuracy, close execution, and accounting operations.

What You’ll Own

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

* Execute accurate and timely month-end close
* Prepare and maintain financial reports aligned with client requirements
* Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready workpapers
* Ensure reporting complies with GAAP and established deadlines
* Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies proactively

General Accounting Operations

* Oversee Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
* Maintain general ledger accuracy across multiple entities
* Manage day-to-day accounting activities and reconciliations
* Support complex multi-entity, multi-location, and multi-segment accounting structures

Payroll & Employee Setup

* Process payroll using Gusto or similar platforms
* Manage employee setup and onboarding within payroll systems
* Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation
* Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule

Sales Tax & Compliance

* Calculate and file U.S. state sales tax
* Maintain complete documentation for filings
* Ensure tax and accounting compliance deadlines are met
* Support accurate recordkeeping across entities

Reporting, Analysis & Forecasting

* Build custom financial and management reports
* Support budgeting and forecasting processes
* Analyze financial data and provide useful business insights
* Support data visualization and leadership decision-making

Process Improvement

* Review and document accounting workflows
* Identify inefficiencies and accounting process gaps
* Standardize processes across clients and systems
* Build cleaner, more scalable accounting procedures

Client & Leadership Coordination

* Communicate regularly with leadership on priorities and deliverables
* Support client-facing financial communication when required
* Maintain alignment around close schedules and reporting expectations
* Explain financial information clearly and professionally

Requirements

* 5+ years of accounting or finance experience
* Strong experience with accrual accounting and GAAP financials
* Experience managing multi-entity, multi-location, or multi-segment accounting
* Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Desktop, and/or Enterprise
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
* XLOOKUP
* INDEX/MATCH
* Pivot Tables
* Data Tables

* Payroll processing experience using Gusto or similar platforms
* Experience with U.S. sales tax filings
* Strong understanding of general ledger and financial reporting
* Excellent attention to detail and financial accuracy
* Strong written and verbal English communication
* Ability to work independently during U.S. business hours

Nice to Have

* NetSuite experience
* Familiarity with ADP or Paylocity
* Experience with Ramp or Bill.com
* Familiarity with Clockify or similar time-tracking systems
* Background in outsourced accounting or managing multiple client accounts

What Success Looks Like

* Accurate and timely month-end closes
* Clean financial reporting with minimal errors or rework
* Organized accounting records across multiple entities
* Accurate and reliable payroll processing
* Timely sales tax and compliance filings
* Strong accounting processes and documentation
* High leadership confidence in financial accuracy

Interview Process

1. Initial Screening Call
2. Spark Hire Video Interview
3. Recruiter Interview
4. Final Interview
5. Offer & Onboarding

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Accounting Manager with strong GAAP, accrual accounting, QuickBooks, payroll, and multi-entity accounting experience, we’d love to hear from you.

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