We are looking for an Accounting Manager to support a restaurant and catering finance team in Syracuse, New York through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate daily financial data, strengthening close processes, and providing meaningful analysis of store-level results. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, hands-on experience with inventory-related reporting, and the ability to review financial activity with a high level of accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the review and validation of daily financial activity, including sales, payment tenders, inventory movement, and waste reporting before transactions are finalized in the accounting records.<br>• Partner with the accounting team to resolve data issues, improve reporting accuracy, and support operational workflows tied to financial system functionality.<br>• Contribute to month-end close activities by preparing, reviewing, and refining journal entries to ensure timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Analyze store financial performance and identify trends, variances, or irregularities that require follow-up or correction.<br>• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies across general ledger balances and supporting records.<br>• Support inventory accounting processes by reviewing stock-related transactions, usage patterns, and physical count results for completeness and accuracy.<br>• Assist with fixed asset and equipment tracking to help maintain reliable records for ongoing accounting and audit needs.<br>• Provide higher-level review of financial reports and accounting outputs to help maintain strong controls and dependable reporting.<br>• Participate in audit support activities by organizing documentation and responding to requests related to financial statements, inventory, and reconciliations.