Accounting Manager

Nova 401(k) Associates

Accounting Manager responsible for supervising accounting team and ensuring accurate financial reporting for 401(k) administration firm. Opportunities for advancement to controller position in a recession-proof industry.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and document accounting procedures
Supervise, train, and mentor accounting team on all accounting functions
Monitor and ensure timely payment of invoices by staff
Review and perform general ledger account analysis and reconciliations (research and correct discrepancies as appropriate)
For primary smaller company, maintain books on a cash basis
For one smaller company, apply GAAP Principles to develop and maintain appropriate accounting accuracy and controls
Collaborate with technology department and management to automate accounting processes where feasible
Complete, in a timely manner, month-end and year-end financial statement close including journal entry preparation and balance sheet reconciliations
Work in a shared service model for several related companies
Work collaboratively with revenue/invoicing department
Work collaboratively with tax and compliance departments
Perform other related job duties as assigned
Champion company values, policies, and initiatives
Coordinate without accountants as necessary
Direct additional accounting department responsibilities such as: Property & casualty renewals, Worker’s Compensation audit, Property tax renditions, Processing 1099’s, Vendor Management policy and annual vendor reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in accounting at undergraduate or graduate level
15 + years of accounting experience (multi-entity preferred)
CPA preferred
Strong understanding of cash and accrual accounting
Experience with QuickBooks Online and/or Intuit
Experience reviewing work of junior staff
Supervisory experience (experience supervising remote staff a plus)
Experience in developing and maintaining procedures
Experience in small to mid-sized professional services firms (such as law firms, accounting firms, etc.) a plus
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience with S-corporations a plus
Experience with ChargeOver (or other SAAS billing), and Bill.com a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
Paid time off
401(k) plan with employer match

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Hard Skills & Tools

accounting proceduresgeneral ledger account analysisGAAP principlesmonth-end financial statement closeyear-end financial statement closejournal entry preparationbalance sheet reconciliationscash accountingaccrual accountingvendor management

Soft Skills

supervisory experiencementoringcollaborationcommunication skillstrainingproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillsattention to detailchampioning company values

Certifications

CPA