Accounting Manager

Job Description

SNELLING is currently recruiting for an experienced Accounting Manager for a confidential employer in the Tyler area. This is a direct-hire leadership opportunity for an accomplished accounting professional who can manage financial reporting, lead an accounting team, and keep critical deadlines on track.

We are looking for someone who combines strong accounting knowledge with sound judgment, initiative, and accountability. The right person can assess a situation, make decisions, solve problems, and keep both projects and people moving forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and oversee accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Manage general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and other key accounting functions.
• Oversee regulatory, tax, audit, and compliance-related accounting requirements.
• Lead and develop accounting staff while maintaining clear expectations for accuracy and deadlines.
• Identify accounting issues, improve processes, and follow problems through to resolution.
• Partner with leadership and other departments on financial and operational needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5-10 years of financial accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and month-end close.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding deadlines.
• Strong computer and spreadsheet skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of financial institution accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Previous supervisory or accounting leadership experience.
• CPA designation.

Preferred Qualities

• Takes ownership and follows assignments through to completion.
• Confident making sound decisions when every answer is not immediately available.
• Resourceful and knows how to ask the right questions to find solutions.
• Comfortable delegating work and holding others accountable for results.
• Able to recognize when an issue is part of a larger process problem and work toward a solution.
• Willing to support team members while also teaching them how to handle similar situations independently.
• Organized and decisive when balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Detail-focused without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Someone who enjoys building others’ confidence and does not have to be the one taking all the credit.
• Someone who truly enjoys an accounting role, working with a team and is confident holding others accountable while being held accountable themselves.

Benefits

• Medical insurance options, including an employee-only plan currently paid 100% by the employer
• Above-average 401(k) employer match
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays plus a floating holiday
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Dental and vision coverage options
• Professional training and development opportunities

SNELLING is a contingency recruiting firm, placing candidates in flexible (temp and temp-to-hire) and direct hire positions for over 60 years. All inquiries are strictly confidential, and all search fees are paid by our clients. Contact us TODAY with confidence!