Second Nature

Accounting Manager – Accounting Operations

Second Nature

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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ERP

About the role

  • Manage and supervise day-to-day accounting operations
  • Oversee accounts payable, cash application, payroll administration, and operational accounting processes
  • Ensure accounting activities are executed accurately and in accordance with GAAP
  • Support the monthly close process and ensure timely completion of accounting deliverables
  • Review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by staff
  • Maintain documentation supporting financial reporting and internal controls
  • Oversee bi-weekly multi-state payroll processing in coordination with HR
  • Ensure payroll inputs are accurate and compliant prior to payroll submission
  • Review payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations within NetSuite
  • Ensure payroll taxes, deductions, and benefits funding are properly recorded
  • Support payroll tax compliance, year-end payroll processes, and employee benefit accounting
  • Supervise accounts payable and cash application activities
  • Ensure vendor invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time
  • Review payment runs and maintain strong payment approval controls
  • Monitor unapplied cash and assist with reconciliation of customer payments
  • Maintain strong internal controls around vendor management and payment processing
  • Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and close deliverables
  • Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled and supported with appropriate documentation
  • Maintain accurate general ledger activity and financial data integrity
  • Partner with HR to ensure payroll and employee benefits are processed accurately
  • Work with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting or financial data discrepancies
  • Support the Controller with operational finance initiatives and process improvements
  • Maintain strong internal controls across accounting processes
  • Ensure accounting documentation is audit-ready and properly maintained
  • Support internal and external audit requests
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, documentation, and financial workflows
  • Supervise and mentor accounting team members responsible for accounts payable, cash applications, and operational accounting processes
  • Provide guidance, review work, and support professional development of accounting staff
  • Coordinate workload across the accounting operations team to ensure deadlines are met
  • Establish and maintain consistent accounting procedures and documentation across the team
  • Ensure accounting processes remain scalable as the organization grows

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of how operational accounting processes connect to financial reporting and internal controls and are comfortable collaborating across departments to solve problems.
  • Experience with process improvement and ensuring accuracy
  • Previous experience as a people leader or leading operational accounting teams
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting processes
  • Experience managing month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Experience overseeing accounts payable or operational accounting teams
  • Experience overseeing payroll processing or payroll accounting
  • Experience working with multi-state payroll environments
  • Experience with UKG Pro (or similar HRIS for payroll processing)
  • Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
  • Experience working in a high-growth or SaaS environment
  • CPA or CPA-track preferred
Benefits
  • Health First: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, & 401K Plan
  • Flexibility: Open PTO and sick days
  • Training: A supportive team to help you grow your career and unlock your full potential
  • Diverse, Inclusive Culture: We embrace employees from all backgrounds with openness and respect
  • Growth: The opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a fast-growing startup that’s designing and developing an exciting category
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
GAAPfinancial reportingmonth-end close processesbalance sheet reconciliationsaccounts payablepayroll processingoperational accountingprocess improvementfinancial data integrityvendor management
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingmentoringguidancecommunicationorganizational skillsteam coordinationprofessional developmentaccuracy
Certifications
CPACPA-track