We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team on a contract basis in Danvers, Massachusetts. This role involves managing a dynamic finance department, ensuring smooth workflow, and delivering accurate financial results. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate strong leadership skills while coordinating multiple priorities. Responsibilities: • Supervise a team of nine professionals, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, senior accountants, and project coordinators. • Lead and oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion within established deadlines. • Provide support for Massachusetts audit processes, maintaining compliance and delivering required documentation. • Utilize Deltek systems to manage surveys and streamline financial operations. • Assist with tax preparation, planning, and organizational tax-related activities. • Maintain effective communication and collaboration across the team to ensure workflow continuity. • Address daily interruptions and challenges while keeping financial operations on track. • Implement and monitor best practices to enhance departmental productivity and efficiency. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve financial discrepancies and improve processes.

• Proven experience in month-end close processes and general ledger management. • Expertise in preparing and analyzing financial statements and audits. • Strong skills in account reconciliation and journal entries. • Familiarity with Deltek systems and their application in financial operations. • Solid understanding of audit procedures and compliance requirements. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead and support a team. • Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

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Danvers, MA
onsite
Temporary
47.50 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team on a contract basis in Danvers, Massachusetts. This role involves managing a dynamic finance department, ensuring smooth workflow, and delivering accurate financial results. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate strong leadership skills while coordinating multiple priorities. Responsibilities: • Supervise a team of nine professionals, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, senior accountants, and project coordinators. • Lead and oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion within established deadlines. • Provide support for Massachusetts audit processes, maintaining compliance and delivering required documentation. • Utilize Deltek systems to manage surveys and streamline financial operations. • Assist with tax preparation, planning, and organizational tax-related activities. • Maintain effective communication and collaboration across the team to ensure workflow continuity. • Address daily interruptions and challenges while keeping financial operations on track. • Implement and monitor best practices to enhance departmental productivity and efficiency. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve financial discrepancies and improve processes.
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