Accounting Manager

General Ledger Manager Long Island City, New York

Position Classification: Exempt

The General Ledger Manager oversees all general ledger accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting while leading and developing the General Ledger Team. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role collaborates closely with the Billing and A/R, A/P, and Cash Management teams. The ideal candidate will bring a strong command of GAAP, tax regulations, and financial systems, and will be responsible for the smooth execution of general ledger activities including month-end and year-end close, and annual audits. This is a leadership role requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to drive efficiency and enhance financial controls across the accounting function.

Responsibilities:

General Ledger & Financial Reporting:

• Oversee the general ledger accounting process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and applicable accounting standards
• Prepare and distribute a monthly close calendar, monitoring deliverables and deadlines through a structured close checklist
• Supervise month-end and year-end close processes including balance sheet and income statement reconciliations, journal entry preparation and upload into the ERP system, and internal financial statement preparation
• Manage financial transactions across assets, liabilities, equity, expenses, prepaids, and accruals
• Review and approve recurring and non-recurring journal entries, ensuring proper coding and accounting treatment across revenue, deferrals, prepaids, payroll, accruals, and union-related items
• Review monthly bank reconciliation statements and reconcile bank account activity for non-revenue transactions
• Partner with the Controller to maintain a comprehensive chart of accounts, classes, and departmental coding used as a reference across the accounting department
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting
• Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and support ad-hoc financial operations as needed
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with accounting and tax regulations, providing necessary documentation upon request
• Partner with the Billing and A/R team to ensure accurate revenue recognition and reporting

Payroll & Expense Management:

• Review, process, and record weekly payroll journal entries including payroll accruals
• Perform monthly reconciliation of payroll expense accounts
• Ensure adequate funding is in place for weekly payroll disbursements
• Verify all payroll transactions are recorded accurately and reconcile to funding reports
• Maintain yearly reconciliation of all payroll costs

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

• Lead and manage the General Ledger Team, providing direction, training, mentorship, and performance feedback to support professional development and adherence to best practices
• Ensure team adherence to established policies and procedures, maintaining accuracy in financial reporting and reconciliation tasks
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance work environment focused on continuous improvement
• Manage team attendance tracking and HR-related administrative matters
• Support the Controller in reviewing time-off requests and ensuring adequate team coverage
• Champion process improvement, efficiency, and scalability across financial systems and workflows
• Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives as directed by senior leadership

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience in public and/or private industry
• Strong expertise in GAAP, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and tax regulations
• Proven experience leading general ledger operations and managing an accounting team
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software; NetSuite experience strongly preferred
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with management, auditors, and external parties
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and organizational abilities
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities effectively

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401k