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Accounting Manager

Professional Alternatives

Bayside, NY · Posted October 26, 2026

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About the job

Job ID#: 43392

Job Title : Accounting Manager

Location : Bayside, NY

Salary : $90,000–$115,000 (DOE)

Type : Direct Hire | In-Office

A well-established real estate/title services organization is seeking a qualified Accounting Manager to join their team in Bayside, NY . This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys owning the close, safeguarding cash/escrow controls, and partnering directly with company leadership.

Overview

In this role, you’ll lead the accounting function with a strong focus on cash management, escrow/operating account controls, month-end close, and financial reporting. You’ll supervise an Accounting Assistant and serve as the accounting escalation point for operations while working closely with the President/ownership on reporting, analysis, and planning.

Job Description

Oversee daily cash activity across operating, escrow, premium, recording, and payroll accounts

Review and release wires, disbursements, refunds, and check requests under dual-control procedures

Lead month-end close including journal entries, accruals, and reclasses

Complete/review bank and three-way reconciliations; resolve file-level discrepancies

Prepare monthly financial statements and variance/trend reporting for leadership

Manage payroll accounting, including contractor (1099) pay runs and payroll/PEO invoice reconciliation

Approve vendor payments and credit card coding; maintain vendor master controls and payment-change verification

Support underwriter and regulatory compliance (premium remittance, audits, data call, sales tax, escheatment)

Supervise, train, and support the Accounting Assistant; strengthen SOPs and internal controls

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)

4+ years of progressive accounting experience (2+ years of supervisory experience preferred)

Strong experience with full-cycle month-end close, financial statement prep, and GAAP fundamentals

Experience managing multiple bank accounts/reconciliations and payroll accounting

Intermediate Excel skills and comfort learning new accounting/banking platforms

Strong internal controls mindset (fraud prevention, dual-control processes)

Perks/Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Stable full-time schedule (Monday–Friday)

High-ownership role with direct visibility to leadership and impact on process improvements

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