Accounting Manager

Description

Job Summary:
The Accounting Manager will play a crucial role in the general ledger close process, U.S. GAAP financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with internal control requirements. This position requires a hand-on, detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will have a mix of experience in a public accounting firm and in the industry working in a public company environment. The Accounting Manager will be adept at handling complex accounting tasks.
Key Responsibilities:

• General Ledger Close: Participate in and help lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to meet internal and external financial reporting deadline requirements, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis. Support review of journal entries and account reconciliations.

• Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Support additional internal financial reporting and compliance with external reporting requirements and related disclosures.

• Internal Controls Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal control over financial reporting requirements. Assist in the documentation, testing, and remediation of internal controls over financial reporting.

• Technical Accounting: Assist with researching and documenting technical accounting issues, ensuring proper application of accounting pronouncements and company policies.

• Audit Support: Prepare schedules and provide support for internal and external audits.

• Team Management: Manage the Accounts Receivable function and work closely with the Accounts Payable Manager to ensure the smooth functioning of the accounting team.

• Process Improvements/Systems: Identify process improvement opportunities in General Ledger and other areas. Work with team members to help clarify the opportunity, document and execute process changes. Support project management by working with IT and other stakeholders

• Ad-hoc Analysis & Projects: Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and participate in special projects as assigned by management.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments (e.g., FP&A, Operations, Legal) to ensure accurate financial information and support business needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications:
o Experience in a publicly traded company and/or public accounting firm (Big 4 or national firm preferred) auditing public clients is highly desirable.
o Master's degree in accounting or MBA.
o Experience with aerospace and/or manufacturing industry accounting.
o CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA is preferred.
o Experience in a publicly traded company and/or public accounting firm (Big 4 or national firm preferred) auditing public clients is highly desirable.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ $ /yr.

Adding benefits to draft role and have a copy of benefits package for FTE's for candidate review.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Park,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2025.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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