Accounting Manager

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team in Portage, Michigan. This is a contract position with the potential for a long-term opportunity, offering a hands-on role in overseeing financial operations and ensuring smooth day-to-day accounting processes. The ideal candidate will be independent, detail-oriented, and capable of providing accurate financial insights to leadership while maintaining integrity and sound judgment.

Responsibilities:

- Manage daily bookkeeping activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

- Process payroll for a team of under 40 employees, with a focus on exempt staff.

- Oversee accounts payable operations, including the weekly processing and distribution of approximately 100 checks.

- Maintain and monitor cash flow to ensure financial stability and address forecasting needs.

- Prepare financial reports and provide regular updates to leadership on the company's financial status.

- Utilize Quick Books Online to manage general ledger entries and reconciliations.

- Conduct month-end close procedures and ensure all accounts are reconciled.

- Handle banking activities, including bank reconciliations and cash deposits.

- Manage revenue streams, including payments through cash, credit cards, checks, and Stripe.

- Collaborate with leadership to develop financial forecasts and strategies. Requirements - Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a hands-on role.

- Proficiency in Quick Books Online and other financial software.

- Strong knowledge of payroll processing and accounts payable procedures.

- Demonstrated experience with month-end close, general ledger management, and account reconciliations.

- Ability to oversee cash flow forecasting and maintain accurate financial reports.

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently while keeping leadership informed.

- High level of integrity and sound judgment in all financial matters.

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