Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of general ledger balances through the preparation and review of journal entries, month-end close activities, and related account reconciliations. This role also includes providing detailed account activity analysis and financial statement support to management, auditors, and regulatory agencies. In addition, the Accounting Manager oversees the General Ledger and Accounts Payable teams, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance evaluations to ensure team effectiveness and timely completion of responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor accounting staff by providing guidance, training, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities to support team growth and effectiveness.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of the accounting team, including assigning responsibilities, managing workflows, and ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks.
• Review journal entries, bank reconciliations, and account reconciliations/analysis to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Analyze and prepare journal entries for complex transactions, including research and documentation of appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Examine and analyze financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements, and monthly/quarterly/annual results to ensure the accuracy of the company's general ledger.
• Review and respond to ad hoc reporting and analysis requests from internal stakeholders.
• Review and approve payment batches for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls; lead the implementation and training of revised procedures.
• Facilitate regular accounting team meetings to establish departmental goals, track progress, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Undertake the responsibilities of the role using the tools, software or technologies that may be available or required at the time
• Achieve the outcomes and results of the role as described above using the most appropriate methodologies and best practices available or required
• Gather and organize necessary documentation, records, and reports for tax and audit requests.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 6+ years of accounting experience OR 8+ years of accounting experience
• Demonstrated ability to hire, mentor, lead and support a team of staff accountants
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect data, identify issues, draw conclusions, and recommend process improvements.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, including the ability to interpret contracts and agreements and apply appropriate accounting treatment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems (e.g., MS D365, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business operations and drive improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly across various departments.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend operational changes based upon experience with daily operations.

Preferred requirements:

• 2 years of prior supervisory experience.
• Public accounting experience.
• CPA or CPA candidate.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Client-provided location(s): El Segundo, CA

Job ID: LA_Times-1070

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-13T20:01:41