Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Location: Hartford, Connecticut

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Lead Financial Excellence in a Mission-Driven Organization

A well-established organization in Hartford is seeking a strategic and hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee its core financial operations. Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, you'll lead a team of five and play a key role in driving accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement across all accounting functions. This is a high-impact leadership role with visibility across departments and direct influence on organizational success.

What You'll Do

+ Manage daily accounting operations including payroll, AP/AR, general ledger, and financial close cycles

+ Develop and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

+ Oversee payroll processing and timekeeping systems, ensuring full compliance with regulations

+ Serve as the primary liaison with payroll vendors, including wage garnishment coordination

+ Review and approve cost allocations, depreciation schedules, and accrual entries

+ Prepare and reconcile payroll journal entries using third-party provider data

+ Stay current on payroll laws and ensure timely updates to practices and systems

+ Deliver financial insights and reporting to senior leadership to support strategic decisions

+ Hire, train, and mentor accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team

+ Continuously evaluate and improve accounting systems and workflows for efficiency and accuracy

What You Bring

+ Strong command of GAAP and core accounting principles

+ Proven experience managing accounting teams in dynamic environments

+ Hands-on expertise in payroll processing and compliance

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

+ Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial software platforms

+ Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with budgeting, auditing, and cost allocation

+ Familiarity with accounting software platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage)

+ Knowledge of federal and state funding regulations

+ Experience leading payroll system transitions

For immediate consideration, reach out directly to Nicampana@actalentservices.com

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hartford, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.67 - $35.16/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hartford,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 10, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.