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Job ID#: 43392
Job Title: Accounting Manager
Location: Bayside, NY
Salary: $90,000–$115,000 (DOE)
Type: Direct Hire | In-Office
A well-established real estate/title services organization is seeking a qualified Accounting Manager to join their team in Bayside, NY. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys owning the close, safeguarding cash/escrow controls, and partnering directly with company leadership.
Overview
In this role, you’ll lead the accounting function with a strong focus on cash management, escrow/operating account controls, month-end close, and financial reporting. You’ll supervise an Accounting Assistant and serve as the accounting escalation point for operations while working closely with the President/ownership on reporting, analysis, and planning.
Job Description
- Oversee daily cash activity across operating, escrow, premium, recording, and payroll accounts
- Review and release wires, disbursements, refunds, and check requests under dual-control procedures
- Lead month-end close including journal entries, accruals, and reclasses
- Complete/review bank and three-way reconciliations; resolve file-level discrepancies
- Prepare monthly financial statements and variance/trend reporting for leadership
- Manage payroll accounting, including contractor (1099) pay runs and payroll/PEO invoice reconciliation
- Approve vendor payments and credit card coding; maintain vendor master controls and payment-change verification
- Support underwriter and regulatory compliance (premium remittance, audits, data call, sales tax, escheatment)
- Supervise, train, and support the Accounting Assistant; strengthen SOPs and internal controls
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience (2+ years of supervisory experience preferred)
- Strong experience with full-cycle month-end close, financial statement prep, and GAAP fundamentals
- Experience managing multiple bank accounts/reconciliations and payroll accounting
- Intermediate Excel skills and comfort learning new accounting/banking platforms
- Strong internal controls mindset (fraud prevention, dual-control processes)
Perks/Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Stable full-time schedule (Monday–Friday)
- High-ownership role with direct visibility to leadership and impact on process improvements
