Accounting Manager

Location :

• Remote US-based- Southeast, Midwest Regions   Job Summary :     We are seeking a highly experienced Fractional Accounting Manager to lead and execute the day-to-day accounting operations and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting for assigned clients.
• This contract role involves hands-on management of the general ledger, leading the month-end close process, ensuring compliance readiness for tax and payroll filings, and maintaining a robust system of internal controls.  The Fractional Accounting Manager will serve as the primary operational accounting resource, working closely with client leadership and external accountants on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.

The ideal candidate will be an expert in QuickBooks Online and focused on data integrity, process optimization, and meticulous record-keeping.  Responsibilities :

Sales and use tax, personal property tax, and business license renewals.  Review existing financial workflows and execute improvements to strengthen internal controls over cash management and expense reporting, enhancing operational efficiency and scalability.  Prepare and compile detailed financial schedules, reconciliations, and documentation to support and expedite the annual financial statement review or audit by external accounting partners.  Ensure accounts are optimized and transactions are consistently classified according to GAAP, maintaining the integrity of the financial system.  Provide expert input on cash flow monitoring and assist with preliminary financial report analysis as needed by client leadership.  Maintain detailed daily tracking of hours by client and project, ensuring accurate reporting and accountability for assigned engagements.  Qualifications :