Accounting Manager (Accounting Operations)

Second Nature

10h•Remote

About The Position

Second Nature is seeking an Accounting Manager (Accounting Operations) to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and lead a small team responsible for accounts payable, cash applications, payroll administration, and core accounting processes. This role will report to and partner closely with the Controller to ensure financial accuracy, strong internal controls, and efficient close processes while supporting a growing and evolving finance organization. The Accounting Manager will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, improving operational accounting processes, and supporting cross-functional collaboration with HR, FP&A, and other teams across the organization. Success in this role means the accounting operations team runs efficiently, financial data remains accurate and audit-ready, and the month-end close process is timely and well controlled.

Requirements

Deep understanding of how operational accounting processes connect to financial reporting and internal controls and are comfortable collaborating across departments to solve problems.
Experience with process improvement and ensuring accuracy
Previous experience as a people leader or leading operational accounting teams
5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting processes
Experience managing month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations
Experience overseeing accounts payable or operational accounting teams
Experience overseeing payroll processing or payroll accounting
Experience working with multi-state payroll environments
Experience with UKG Pro (or similar HRIS for payroll processing)
Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
Experience working in a high-growth or SaaS environment

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA-track preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise day-to-day accounting operations
Oversee accounts payable, cash application, payroll administration, and operational accounting processes
Ensure accounting activities are executed accurately and in accordance with GAAP
Support the monthly close process and ensure timely completion of accounting deliverables
Review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by staff
Maintain documentation supporting financial reporting and internal controls
Oversee bi-weekly multi-state payroll processing in coordination with HR
Ensure payroll inputs are accurate and compliant prior to payroll submission
Review payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations within NetSuite
Ensure payroll taxes, deductions, and benefits funding are properly recorded
Support payroll tax compliance, year-end payroll processes, and employee benefit accounting
Supervise accounts payable and cash application activities
Ensure vendor invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time
Review payment runs and maintain strong payment approval controls
Monitor unapplied cash and assist with reconciliation of customer payments
Maintain strong internal controls around vendor management and payment processing
Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and close deliverables
Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled and supported with appropriate documentation
Maintain accurate general ledger activity and financial data integrity
Partner with HR to ensure payroll and employee benefits are processed accurately
Work with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting or financial data discrepancies
Support the Controller with operational finance initiatives and process improvements
Maintain strong internal controls across accounting processes
Ensure accounting documentation is audit-ready and properly maintained
Support internal and external audit requests
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, documentation, and financial workflows
Supervise and mentor accounting team members responsible for accounts payable, cash applications, and operational accounting processes
Provide guidance, review work, and support professional development of accounting staff
Coordinate workload across the accounting operations team to ensure deadlines are met
Establish and maintain consistent accounting procedures and documentation across the team
Ensure accounting processes remain scalable as the organization grows