• Accounting Manager

    Aston Carter (Cohoes, NY)


    Accounting Manager

    Job Description

    We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee and manage daily accounting operations across multiple entities. The successful candidate will maintain and reconcile records in QuickBooks Enterprise, oversee cash flow forecasting and reporting, and lead both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes. This role includes supervising collections activities, managing month-end close procedures, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. You will handle vendor relationships, invoicing, and issue resolution, as well as prepare and file monthly sales tax returns across applicable jurisdictions. Additional responsibilities include ensuring year-end 1099 reporting and compliance, assisting with audits, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Leading and mentoring the accounting staff is also a key component of this position.

    Responsibilities

    + Manage daily accounting operations across all entities.

    + Maintain and reconcile records in QuickBooks Enterprise.

    + Oversee cash flow forecasting and reporting.

    + Lead Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.

    + Supervise collections activities and customer account management.

    + Manage month-end close, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

    + Handle vendor relationships, invoicing, and issue resolution.

    + Prepare and file monthly sales tax returns across applicable jurisdictions.

    + Ensure year-end 1099 reporting and compliance.

    + Assist with year-end audits.

    + Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

    + Lead and mentor accounting staff.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

    + 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

    + Strong experience with QuickBooks Enterprise, especially in multi-entity environments.

    + Proficiency in managing AP, AR, collections, and month-end close processes.

    + Experience preparing and filing sales tax returns.

    + Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and compliance requirements.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Accounting or Finance Degree.

    + Full Cycle Accounting (Month End, Journal Entries, Reconciliation).

    + Supervising a team.

    + QuickBooks Enterprise, General ledger, Reconciliation, Journal entry.

    + Accounts payable, Reporting, Financial statement, Balance sheet.

    + Accounts receivable, QuickBooks Pro, QuickBooks Enterprise.

    + Accrual, Bank reconciliation, Fixed asset.

    Work Environment

    This is a fully in-office role, reporting to the CFO and Controller. The successful candidate will be part of an 8-person team, including roles such as AR, AP, Staff Accountants, Collections, and Controller. You will have 5 direct reports and be responsible for all AP, AR, Collections, and General Ledger functions. The company has 215 employees across 8 different entities, with 4 main operating companies.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

     

    Gallivan's Benefits are only shared directly with the candidate

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Cohoes,NY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    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.

     

    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.

     

    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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.