We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations for an automotive organization in Plainview, New York. This role is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, overseeing close activities, and providing meaningful analysis to support business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and a hands-on approach to improving processes across the finance function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly closing cycle, ensuring all accounting activities are completed accurately, reviewed thoroughly, and finalized within established deadlines.<br>• Produce monthly financial reports and interpret performance trends by analyzing variances against expectations for leadership review.<br>• Oversee balance sheet account reconciliations, validate the work prepared by team members, and drive timely resolution of outstanding items.<br>• Evaluate revenue-related accounting activity to confirm alignment with applicable accounting guidance and internal policies.<br>• Lead the development and ongoing tracking of budgets and forecasts across monthly, quarterly, and annual planning cycles, offering financial insights and recommendations to management.<br>• Ensure sales tax obligations are prepared and submitted on schedule in accordance with filing requirements.<br>• Prepare reporting on cash position, customer receivables, and vendor payables to help management monitor liquidity and working capital.<br>• Provide support across accounts receivable and accounts payable functions when needed, including transaction processing, payment coordination, collections activity, deal finalization in DealerTrack, and aging review.<br>• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance teams to investigate and resolve customer and vendor account discrepancies efficiently.<br>• Contribute to accounting process enhancements and internal control improvements, including participation in the planned NetSuite implementation through workflow review, testing, data conversion support, and account structure design.
<p>Fast growing industrial services company with international operations and a headquarters location in Central Morris County is seeking a strong Technical Accounting Manager. The candidate will be responsible researching the impact of new or proposed accounting standards, interpretations or regulations from the SEC, FASB, AICPA, and EITF.</p><p>Prepare timely, high-quality white papers on all key technical matters for submission to the independent auditors and internal stakeholders and manage the resolution of financial reporting implications.</p><p>Assist in preparing and maintaining an up-to-date library of accounting policies and procedures.</p><p>Research business development technical accounting matters (both under US GAAP and IFRS) that could impact the estimated valuation of proposed transactions.</p><p><strong>CPA is required</strong> along with 5+ years of either straight Big 4 assurance / larger regional accounting firm or private industry experience in the Technical Accounting arena. The position is hybrid with only 1-3 days in the office required….very flexible!!! Strong ERP systems (Oracle or SAP) and Excel skills required here as well. The company offers a very competitive salary in the $130-165k range depending on experience, plus bonus and excellent benefits. Very high exposure to Sr. Management here as well. </p><p><br></p>