General Accounting Manager

ABOUT ELEVATE: Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires high-performing organizations to find their limits and push past them. about you in the recruitment process. To learn more and see what we’ve been up to, follow Elevate on X, LinkedIn, and Instagram. ACCOUNTING MANAGER OVERVIEW:As Elevate's Accounting Department continues to grow, we're seeking an experienced and detail-oriented General Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting operations and maintain the integrity of the company’s general ledger and financial reporting processes. This role will be responsible for reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, managing the monthly close process, strengthening accounting controls, overseeing general accounting staff, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. RESPONSIBILITIES:· Oversee the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger and related accounting processes· Review and approve monthly balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules· Manage and oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes· Ensure timely and accurate preparation of journal entries and financial support schedules· Identify reconciliation issues, accounting discrepancies, and control weaknesses and drive corrective actions· Strengthen and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls· Supervise, mentor, and develop general accounting staff· Provide leadership oversight to the Accounts Payable Manager and accounts payable operations· Oversee payment control processes and ensure appropriate financial controls surrounding disbursements and banking activities· Review cash activity and support oversight of banking access controls and treasury-related accounting functions· Support external audits and provide audit schedules and supporting documentation· Partner cross-functionally with finance and operational teams to improve accounting processes and efficiencies· Assist with ERP and accounting system improvements and process automation initiatives· Ensure compliance with U. S. qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A. Requirements: Very infrequent travel - Physical Demands: This position requires sitting for extended periods while using a computer or phone- Work Environment: This position will work out of our Charlotte, NC office on a hybrid basisNo unsolicited agency submissions, please. Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U. S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. This position is open to all qualified candidates. qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.