Job Title: Accounting Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an ownership-driven Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations. This role is ideal for a Sr Accountant ready to step into leadership, with 2-3 years of supervisory or team lead experience. You will own the month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and audit readiness, ensuring accurate, timely, and audit-ready financials. You will also make day-to-day accounting decisions, escalating complex or technical matters as needed. This role is critical to building a high-performing, reliable accounting operation that runs with consistency and minimal oversight, while supporting the company’s continued growth.

Responsibilities

Lead the month-end close process, ensuring completion by Day 5.Review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.Maintain a clean, well-supported general ledger.Ensure balance sheet integrity, including timely completion of reconciliations and resolution of reconciling items.Lead audit preparation and PBC coordination.Partner on audit execution and ensure strong internal controls and audit-ready documentation.Supervise and review work of accounting team members.Provide coaching, feedback, and accountability.Foster a culture of ownership, quality, and continuous improvement.Help drive system transitions and expense management system implementation.Identify and drive process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability.Oversee key accounting areas for inventory, deductions/trade spend, and outsourced order-to-cash processes.Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Marketing.Oversee payroll administration and ensure compliance with payroll laws and regulations.Process payroll adjustments such as bonuses, commissions, overtime, and reimbursements.Coordinate with HR to ensure accurate employee data and reporting.Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and tax-related questions.Support audits by providing payroll documentation and ensuring compliance with internal controls.Implement and maintain payroll policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Essential Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or a related field with significant accounting coursework.5–8+ years of accounting experience.2–3 years of supervisory or team lead experience.Hands-on ownership of month-end close and general ledger accounting.Strong understanding of GAAP and accrual accounting.Experience with reconciliations, audit support, and financial reporting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in consumer packaged goods is beneficial.Experience with NAV and Business Central systems is advantageous.

Work Environment

This is a 100% remote role, providing an excellent opportunity for a Sr Accountant to advance their career into an Accounting Manager position.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85.00 - $95.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n
• Medical, dental & vision\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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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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 for other accommodation options.

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