Accounting Manager

Stand8 provides end to end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and with offices in Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, and more including internationally in Mexico and India. The Accounting Manager will help strengthen internal controls, improve accounting processes, and build a scalable accounting function for a growing SaaS organization.

Stand8 provides end to end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and with offices in Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, and more including internationally in Mexico and India.

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial records. This role serves as a key liaison with external auditors and supports the preparation of audited annual financial statements. The position also manages day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close. The Accounting Manager will help strengthen internal controls, improve accounting processes, and build a scalable accounting function for a growing SaaS organization.

Location & Work Type

Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Work Type: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Review the general ledger and investigate unusual transactions or variances.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and support management reports.
• Maintain schedules for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accrued expenses, deferred revenue, debt, equity, and other significant balance-sheet accounts.
• Ensure accounting transactions are recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual financial statement audits and interim reviews.
• Prepare audit schedules, PBC ("Prepared by Client") documentation, account roll-forwards, confirmations, and supporting documentation requested by auditors.
• Research and resolve audit questions and accounting discrepancies.
• Assist with technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition and equity transactions.
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, documentation, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline the month end close.
• Work closely with the CFO/Controller and other departments to ensure financial information is accurate and delivered on schedule.

Qualifications

Required:

• Understands, respects, and demonstrates confidentiality.
• Willingness to participate in a team-based environment and demonstrate flexibility on the job.
• Develops positive relationships with co-workers, supportive of others, and respects diversity.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn, take direction and can work independently on assigned tasks; follows through on areas of responsibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems and manage multiple assignments.
• Dedicated to consistently high-quality work and find fulfillment in a job well done.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent in Accounting/Finance or related business field preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Previous experience working in a Software Development or SaaS company is a plus.
• Previous job experience in a corporate accounting team required.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficient advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP's, pivot tables, etc.) to manage large volumes of data.
• Ability to learn and utilize new systems.
• Superior interpersonal skills; excellent written & oral communication skills.
• Success working as part of a small, close-knit team where relationships, discretion and confidentiality are paramount.

Preferred (Optional):

• Experience supporting audits and implementing controls in a growing company. (48% growth year over year in last 5 years)
• SaaS revenue recognition - nice to have
• Ability to create and lead an accounting function from scratch. (not much of an existing account department yet - Finance Manager and COO (who acts as Controller too)
• Process-building experience nice to have along with start up environment experience

Benefits

• Medical coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) through Anthem
• Dental/Vision/Various Ancillary coverages through Unum
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid-time-off options
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount programs through ADP WorkforceNow

Additional Details

The base range for this salary position is $90,000 - $110,000 / per year, depending on