Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join the finance organization on a Contract basis in Longview, Washington. This role will provide hands-on leadership across core accounting operations while bringing stability, structure, and support to high-volume payable and receivable functions. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting knowledge with technical confidence and a practical approach to improving workflows, strengthening team effectiveness, and helping the department operate more efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable activities within a high-volume accounting environment.

• Partner with finance leadership to assess workload demands, operational gaps, and opportunities to improve team performance.

• Address processing issues tied to imported transactions by identifying error patterns, coordinating resolution efforts, and improving data accuracy.

• Support month-end close activities through journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger review.

• Help refine accounting procedures and internal workflows to create more reliable, scalable processes.

• Serve as a resource and advocate for the team by promoting collaboration, improving communication, and helping maintain strong morale.

• Work closely with internal accounting leaders and external support partners to ensure timely and accurate completion of priority tasks.

• Contribute to audit readiness by organizing documentation and supporting financial statement audit requirements.

• Proven experience managing or overseeing accounting operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to learn systems quickly and troubleshoot process-related issues.

• Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliation, and general ledger activities.

• Demonstrated success in process improvement within an accounting or finance setting.

• Knowledge of financial statement audit support and documentation best practices.

• Ability to analyze transaction issues, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions.

• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to support teams in a fast-paced environment.

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