Accounting Manager

Full-time, Salaried Position + Profit Sharing BonusPosition OverviewAdvantax is seeking an Accounting Manager to support and evolve our finance function as the business continues to grow. This role is a blend of accounting ownership, operational finance, and process improvement.The Accounting Manager will own the month-end close process, oversee core accounting operations, and develop and propose improvements to how financial and operational data are organized and used. This role will work closely with leadership to enhance reporting, support internal analysis, and build more efficient processes across accounting, billing, and cash management.This is a hands-on role in a growing organization. While there is significant opportunity to improve processes and build structure, the role may also require a willingness to step into execution when needed, particularly during peak periods such as year-end billing.Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting Operations & CloseOwn and manage the monthly close process, including timeline, coordination, and review of deliverablesReview journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysesEnsure accuracy and completeness of financial statementsSupport development and documentation of accounting policies and proceduresProvide day-to-day guidance and support to Staff AccountantCoordinate with external accounting and tax advisors to support year-end reporting, tax filings, and related requests, with increasing ownership over time Financial Reporting & Data StructureMaintain and enhance internal financial reporting, including P&L structure and management reportingDevelop and propose improvements to financial data structure within QuickBooks to better support reporting needsWork with Staff Accountant to reduce reliance on manual Excel processes through more structured system-based reportingEnsure consistency and reliability of financial data used for internal reporting Operational Finance & Profitability SupportSupport and contribute to development of client-level profitability and margin analysisOrganize and extract financial and operational data needed to evaluateRevenue by client and service lineCost per employee / cost allocationProductivity metrics (hours, output, etc.)Partner with CFO and operations to ensure financial and operational data inputs are available and reliable Billing Process & Revenue SupportHelp manage and drive improvements to the year-end billing process, including coordination of inputs from multiple sourcesAssist in building a more structured and repeatable billing model for forecasting and invoicingParticipate directly in billing execution during peak periods as needed Treasury & Banking OperationsSupport administration of banking platforms, including:User access and permissionsInitiation and approval of inter-account transfers (within established controls)Support improvements in cash management processes, including cash visibility across accounts and operational workflowsSupport cash flow tracking and forecastingAssist in improving working capital tracking and overall balance sheet visibility Payroll & Compensation SupportOversee payroll processes, including coordination of inputs such as commissions, bonuses, salary adjustments, time-off data, and hourly employee timesheetsPartner with HR and/or internal staff to ensure payroll, benefits, and time tracking data are accurate, complete, and aligned across systemsReview payroll outputs for accuracy and ensure proper accounting and reporting within the general ledgerSupport allocation of payroll and benefit costs for internal reporting, including cost per employee and profitability analysisAssist in improving payroll, time tracking, and HR-related workflows, including integration with HR systems Process Improvement & Cross-Functional SupportIdentify, develop, and implement process improvements across accounting, billing, and reporting workflowsAssist in development of SOPs to improve consistency and scalabilityPartner with operations teams to enhance reporting, visibility, and control processes related to cash management activitiesSupport HR and leadership with analysis related to payroll, benefits, and vendor costs QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting4-5+ years of relevant experience in accounting or finance rolesStrong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principlesExperience owning or significantly contributing to a month-end close processExperience working with or improving financial reporting and data structuresProficiency in Microsoft ExcelStrong organizational and problem-solving skillsAbility to work across teams and manage multiple priorities Preferred ExperienceExposure to operational finance, reporting, or profitability analysisExperience improving or building processes in a growing organizationComfort working with systems in various stages of development and evolving processesFamiliarity with QuickBooks What to Expect in This RoleA mix of ownership and execution, as this role will both build and operateCollaboration with CFO and leadership on reporting and process improvementsHands-on involvement during peak periods (including year-end billing)Opportunity to help shape the finance function as the company grows Physical Requirements:Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Benefits:Health insurance (offer medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life), with multiple plans 100% paid by Advantax401k program with company matchPTO and 17 paid holidays per year including a week off in the summer and winter.Annual profit-sharing bonusGym reimbursement