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Professional Alternatives · New York
Accounting Manager
Queens, NY, fully in-office role
***Experience working in title insurance, escrow or real estate settlement highly preferred
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and serve as a key financial partner to company leadership. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for cash management, month-end close, financial reporting, payroll accounting, compliance, and internal controls.
The Accounting Manager will also provide guidance to a small accounting team and work closely with operations and leadership to ensure accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and efficient accounting processes.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily cash activity across multiple operating, escrow, and payroll accounts, including payment approvals, disbursements, refunds, and banking exceptions
Manage the monthly accounting close, including journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and multi-account reconciliations
Prepare monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and financial reporting for senior leadership
Analyze revenue, transaction volume, payroll, and other financial trends to support business planning and decision-making
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and other ad hoc financial analysis
Oversee payroll accounting, contractor payments, payroll funding, and year-end W-2/1099 reconciliations
Review accounts payable activity, vendor payments, credit card coding, and vendor records
Maintain strong banking and payment controls, including wire verification, Positive Pay, dual-control procedures, and fraud prevention measures
Coordinate recurring financial, tax, and regulatory reporting requirements
Support annual financial statement preparation and work with external accounting professionals on tax-related matters
Manage business insurance renewals, licenses, and other corporate administrative requirements
Supervise, train, and support an Accounting Assistant
Maintain accounting procedures and documentation while identifying opportunities to improve processes and internal controls
Partner with operations, HR, and leadership on accounting-related questions and issues
Requirements
4+ years of progressive accounting experience
Experience in title insurance, escrow, real estate settlement, or another highly regulated financial environment preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Strong experience with full-cycle month-end close and financial statement preparation
Solid understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles
Experience reconciling multiple bank accounts and managing payroll accounting
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to quickly learn new accounting and banking systems
Strong understanding of internal controls, payment security, and fraud prevention
A major plus:
Experience in title insurance, escrow, real estate settlement, or a similar highly regulated financial environment, particularly with three-way reconciliations, escrow accounting, underwriter reporting, or ALTA Best Practices.
Details
| Company | Professional Alternatives |
| Location | New York |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |