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About the job

We have been asked by a client in Indianapolis, IN to help them find an Accounting Manager. In this role, you will oversee multi-state payroll tax filings, lead a small accounting team, drive process improvements, and serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies. You’ll be part of a dynamic team supporting a growing Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO).

What will you do as an Accounting Manager?

Payroll Tax Compliance Manager

• Ensure accurate and timely remittance of tax payments and wage reports

• Manage preparation, review, and filing of state withholding and unemployment insurance tax returns

• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and update compliance procedures

• Conduct regular audits of payroll data to identify and resolve discrepancies

• Coordinate with payroll, client services, and finance teams to ensure accurate employee tax data

Accounting Team Leader

• Train, supervise, and support accounting staff responsible for tax preparation and account maintenance

• Develop and maintain internal controls and process documentation

• Oversee tax registration and de-registration for client onboarding/offboarding

Process Improvement Specialist

• Identify inefficiencies and implement streamlined procedures

• Contribute to strategic planning and process improvements

• Ensure accuracy and efficiency in tax operations

Regulatory Liaison

• Serve as point of contact for tax agencies, auditors, and consultants

• Manage relationships and resolve compliance issues

• Support client audits and prepare required documentation

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll tax data

• Assist with special projects, reconciliations, or other payroll/accounting-related tasks as needed

What qualifications will you have as an Accounting Manager?

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (CPA or CPP a plus)

• Minimum 5 years of payroll tax experience, especially in state withholding and unemployment compliance

• Experience in a PEO or multi-state payroll environment strongly preferred

• In-depth knowledge of state tax regulations and multi-state filing

• Familiarity with tax filing platforms and payroll systems (e.g., ADP, PrismHR, MasterTax)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant software

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• High level of integrity and confidentiality

We look forward to working with you!

About the job

This position is on-site in Wickliffe, OH

Compensation Target:

-115-125K

-30-35% Bonus

Keys to the role:

-Manufacturing Background (fast paced, hands on)

-Financial Analytics

-1 direct report (Sr. Accountant)

-on-site

-GAAP, Month end close, costing, physical inventory

Job Description

Assistant Controller

We are seeking an Assistant Controller to work alongside the Regional Controller. The Assistant Controller will play a key role in accounting and finance activities across all three sites. The Assistant Controller will connect finance processes with operations, provide guidance to the plant staff with reporting and analysis tools, perform and review journal entries and account reconciliations in accordance with company policy, partner with sales to provide clarity into actual margins, and assist the Controller with forecasting and budgeting. This is a great opportunity to learn and become a key part of the accounting team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively to complete monthly closing activities, create and review journal entries in accordance with company policy, and work to meet deadlines associated with closing

• Ensure accuracy of financial statements by being a compliance leader for the business

• Perform and review monthly account reconciliations and verify balances are consistent with GAAP and Policy

• Work with Controller to establish priorities and identify opportunities for improvement

• Work with engineering and operations to manage capital projects and complete required documentation for corporate reporting

• Review inventory balances, create analysis tools for variances to standard, monitor inventory for excess & obsolescence, and partner with operations when asked to assist with inventory planning activities

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure efficient reviews of financial data

• Assist with annual standard cost rolls and physical inventory counts across the three sites

• Assist Controller in annual budget process

• Work to support commercial activities by providing clarity into actual margins and set accurate pricing

• Complete special projects and ad hoc analysis as requested

• Be able to travel on a limited basis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in either accounting or Finance with a strong understanding of US GAAP/Financial Accounting

• Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience, preferably with some management experience within an accounting/finance department (manufacturing experience, while not required, is a plus)

• Adaptive to change and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

• Experience with standard costing

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Must possess strong communication skills to interact with leadership and various departments

• Interested in learning Controlling and FP&A activities

Featured benefits

• Medical insurance

• Vision insurance

• Dental insurance

• 401(k)

• Student loan assistance

• Disability insurance