Senior Accounting Manager

People Architects is excited to hire for an Senior Accounting Manager role for a highly respected, design-driven company. In this role, you will take ownership of the accounting function, strengthen month-end and year-end processes, and provide leadership to a growing finance team.

As the Senior Accounting Manager , you’ll oversee the day-to-day accounting operations that keep the business running smoothly. From AR/AP and payroll to reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. You’ll also have the opportunity to drive process improvements, support financial analysis, and mentor team members — making a meaningful impact on both the finance team and the company’s growth.

If you’re detail-oriented, analytical, and motivated by building strong financial systems, this could be the next big step in your career.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• It’s not just a job — it’s a launchpad.


• You’ll be working in a collaborative environment where no two days are the same.


• The company is growing, evolving, and preparing for its next phase. You’ll be part of that journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Accounts Receivable (AR), including processing credit card payments, receiving and applying customer payments, monitoring aging reports, and advising on past due accounts.

• Review and reconcile Accounts Payable (AP), including verifying purchase orders, issuing vendor invoices, and ensuring timely payments. Resolve discrepancies with vendors and maintain accurate records in the e-PIC system.

• Oversee reconciliation of bank and credit card statements, as well as balance sheet reconciliations. Provide guidance and support to bookkeeper in completing these tasks.

• Maintain accounting setup of products and other accounting configurations in the ERP system.

• Review employee timesheets for accuracy and process payroll-related transactions.

• Assist with monthly and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries and supporting financial schedules.

• Prepare or assist with financial analyses, reports, and dashboards as required.

• Assist with annual accounting processes, including financial statement review, ESOP valuation, and tax returns.

• Lead and mentor team members to drive their development.

• Participate in finance-related projects, including cost-saving initiatives and process improvement efforts.

Qualifications and Skills (Preferred and Required):

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting

• CPA License preferred

• Previous management experience or indirect leadership experience (i.e. senior, team lead) preferred

• Comprehensive understanding of general accounting concepts, as well as practical knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing,

• Strong analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills

• Attention to detail with the ability to review, reconcile, and question financial data accurately

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with professionalism in internal and external correspondence

• Ability to assess current processes and propose improvements

• Strong understanding of systems and how they work together

• Comfortable working with large data sets

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, reconciliations) and the broader Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• Health Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Long and Short term Disability


• 9 Paid Holidays.


• 15 days of PTO


• 401K - 100% company match up to 3% and 50% on the next 2 %.


• ESOP Plan.


• Bonus potential

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. People Architect and our clients are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Applicants for employment with any of People Architect’s clients will ever be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process.

*no external agencies/3rd parties.