We are looking for an Accounting Manager to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Jacksonville, Florida. This role will oversee critical financial activities including reconciliations, journal entry preparation, reporting support, and day-to-day coordination across payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions. The ideal candidate brings strong month-end close experience, sound general ledger knowledge, and the ability to keep accounting processes accurate, timely, and well organized.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounting activities tied to month-end close, including preparing and reviewing reconciliations and ensuring assigned tasks are completed on schedule.<br>• Create and post journal entries related to payroll, commissions, bonuses, benefits, taxes, insurance, intercompany activity, accruals, reclasses, and other general ledger adjustments.<br>• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable operations by entering invoices, processing employee expense activity, and resolving inter-branch or intercompany balance issues.<br>• Maintain accounting data across systems by updating allocation structures, reviewing organizational changes, and verifying that related cost centers are properly established.<br>• Upload and monitor AP and AR balance information in reconciliation tools and investigate clearing or posting exceptions until resolved.<br>• Prepare recurring operational and accounting reports, organize supporting documentation, and maintain accurate records for new hires, terminations, equipment, and related activities.<br>• Research accounting discrepancies by validating source documentation, following up on incomplete coding, and coordinating with internal teams to correct transaction issues.<br>• Contribute to process improvement and special projects involving payment tracking, project coding, asset records, payroll compliance, tax-related items, and other accounting support needs.