Accounting Manager

Description Our Dallas client is seeking an Accounting Manager for a 5-to-6-month engagement. 100% onsite. This role is centered around managing and overseeing daily operations of transactional roles within the accounting department, including Invoicing and Accounts Payable. You'll also play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, and in maintaining a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure. This role offers a contract employment opportunity.Responsibilities: Manage and oversee daily operations of transactional roles within the accounting department, including Invoicing and Accounts Payable. Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes. Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure. Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles. Create, maintain, and monitor monthly financial closing checklists and calendars. Review and electronically file monthly sales tax returns for states and multiple local jurisdictions. Review capital expenditures for proper addition and disposal, ensuring compliance with established policy. Perform monthly account analysis, bank account reconciliation, and preparation of Corporate Treasury Report. Implement process improvements and optimize period end close. Work closely with the Financial Controller to prepare regular reports supporting subsidiary management in key decisions through variance analysis, cost reductions, profitability enhancement, and planning & forecasting. Directly manage sales and margin closure, conducting related analysis by customer, product line, purchase price variances, labor, and overhead over-under absorption. Work with Sales and Project Management for construction contracts revenue recognition calculation and Project profitability tracking. Support monthly/quarterly/yearly close, ensuring accurate inventory and cost of sales reconciliation, proper accruals and reserves calculation, and complete and accurate reporting. Maintain accurate account reconciliations. Support monthly/quarterly forecasts, annual operating plans, and long-term plans. Provide support for the annual audit. Promote compliance with Corporate policies & guidelines, applicable accounting principles, and legislative requirements. Utilize accounting IT systems to facilitate processes and maintain records.Requirements Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) management. Demonstrated experience in Auditing processes. Skilled in Billing Functions. Familiarity with Month End Close procedures. Experience with Quarter-end financial activities. Knowledge of Sales Tax and Monthly Sales Tax responsibilities. Proficiency in SAP software. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. Experience in Bank Account Reconciliation. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .