Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager Job Description
Join our team as an Accounting Manager, where you will play a crucial role in managing the daily operations of our accounting department. You will oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities, while ensuring financial compliance and reporting accuracy. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a thriving company.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the accounting department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
- Hire, train, supervise, and mentor accounting staff to ensure efficiency and compliance.
- Handle financial reporting, including balance sheet, profit & loss statements, and month or year-end close processes.
- Ensure compliance with tax laws and GAAP, and build internal controls to protect company assets.
- Assist in creating company budgets and monitor spending trends throughout the year.
- Coordinate with outside auditors during corporate audits to review company books.
Essential Skills
- Deep knowledge of accounting and finance principles, including reconciliation and journal entries.
- Proficiency in budgeting, financial reporting, and financial statement preparation.
- Leadership skills with the ability to guide a team and manage work performance.
- Strong technical accounting skills and the ability to explain complex financial details to non-finance managers.
- Excellent math and computer skills, along with organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Capability to find and fix errors or risks quickly.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- BA in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5 to 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 to 4 years in a managerial role.
- Prior experience in logistics, warehousing, transportation, or a similar industry is preferred.
- Proven experience managing month-end and year-end close independently.
- Skills in cash flow projections, consolidating financials across divisions, and expense tracking and reporting.
- Experience with onboarding processes including I9 and E-Verify verification.
Work Environment
This position is based onsite at our corporate headquarters in Jacksonville, a logistics company environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $44.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.

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® Platinum Award 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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.