Accounting Manager

APEX Service Partners$75K — $95K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably with Big 4 background
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
  • CPA certification strongly preferred
  • Experience with Sage Intacct and lease accounting software is a plus
  • Proficiency in Excel and working with large data sets
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for clear communication of accounting concepts

Responsibilities

  • Execute a timely and accurate month-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations
  • Maintain accurate general ledger activity with compliance to corporate policies
  • Review cash transactions and AP activities for accuracy
  • Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts like fixed assets and accruals
  • Assist in preparing opening balance sheets for acquired entities per ASC 805
  • Maintain lease schedules, ensuring accuracy within the lease accounting system
  • Identify process improvements and collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO), sick days, and holidays
  • 401(k) matching plan
  • Hybrid work schedule with occasional travel to regional platforms
Full Job Description
Overview

Job Description 6 Accounting Manager, Partner Services

Mission of the Role

The Accounting Manager within Partner Services will play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and wellcontrolled accounting operations. This individual will focus on operationalizing accounting policies, executing daily and monthly accounting processes, and supporting the Senior Manager and APS Controller in delivering reliable financial information.

The Accounting Manager must be highly organized, detailoriented, and comfortable working in a fastpaced environment. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining operational rigor of the daytoday accounting activities related to the Partner Services income statement and balance sheet, including accounts payable, cash transactions, fixed assets, prepaids, accrued expenses, and other core accounting functions.

The Accounting Manager will support the monthend close process, prepare and review reconciliations, assist with financial analyses, and help ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reporting. This role will support audit requests, assist with system access and training for accounting tools, and collaborate with regional accounting teams as needed.

This role will also participate in operationalizing technical accounting processes. This includes leading or reviewing opening balance sheets for acquired entities in accordance with ASC 805 (Business Combinations), assisting with development and implementation of optimized lease accounting processes under ASC 842.

Responsibilities

Working closely with the APS Controller, APS Accounting Senior Manager, and regional accounting teams, the Accounting Manager will be responsible for executing core accounting operations and supporting financial reporting. Responsibilities include:

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

  • Execute an accurate and timely monthend close, including preparation and review of journal entries, using FloQast to ensure timely completion of reconciliations, and supporting close checklist
  • Maintain accurate general ledger activity and ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies

Daily & Weekly Accounting Operations

  • Review cash transactions, AP activity, and other recurring transactions to ensure accuracy and timeliness
  • Maintain, reconcile, and review balance sheet accounts, including fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, and other key accounts
  • Support cash management processes and ensure proper internal controls are followed
  • Implement team processes and maintain proper documentation for internal controls and audit readiness

Business Combinations / ASC 805

  • Assist in preparing and reviewing opening balance sheet schedules for newly acquired entities in accordance with ASC 805
  • Gather and validate acquisitionrelated financial data, including trial balances, supporting documentation, and fair value adjustments
  • Coordinate with the APS Accounting Senior Manager, APS Director of Technical Accounting to ensure accurate application of purchase accounting
  • Maintain organized documentation to support audit review of opening balance sheet entries

Lease Accounting / ASC 842

  • Maintain lease schedules and ensure completeness and accuracy of lease data within the lease accounting system
  • Review monthly leaserelated journal entries (ROU asset amortization, lease liability accretion, variable lease payments)
  • Review leaserelated balance sheet account reconciliations and review lease modifications, new leases, and terminations
  • Assist with gathering lease documentation during acquisitions and onboarding new entities into the lease accounting system

Systems, Tools & Regional Support

  • Serve as a point of contact for accounting system access and basic troubleshooting (Intacct, FloQast, Stampli, JPM banking platform)
  • Support training and onboarding for new users on accounting systems
  • Assist with integration activities for newly acquired businesses, including data gathering and system setup

Process Improvement & Collaboration

  • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency. Work with APS Accounting Senior Manager and APS Controller on process simplification
  • Collaborate with crossfunctional teams (finance, systems, partnership development) to support operational needs
  • Support the Senior Manager and APS Controller with adhoc analyses, reporting requests, and special projects
  • Contribute positively to team culture and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement

Experience & Qualifications

  • 5+ years of accounting experience (Big 4 public accounting preferred)
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
  • Bachelors degree in accounting required
  • CPA strongly preferred
  • Experience with Sage Intacct, other ERP systems, and lease accounting software a plus
  • Background in M&A-heavy or high-growth environments a plus
  • Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets
  • Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting monthend close
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize effectively
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting concepts clearly
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks
  • Positive attitude, teamoriented mindset, and desire to grow within a fastpaced environment

Personal Characteristics

  • Analytical and datadriven
  • Strong communicator (written and verbal)
  • Highly organized with excellent timemanagement skills
  • Resourceful and proactive in solving problems
  • Comfortable in a nimble, entrepreneurial environment
  • Collaborative, respectful, and committed to high ethical standards
  • Motivated to learn, grow, and contribute to a scaling organization

Other

  • Location: Tampa, FL 6 Hybrid
  • Travel: Occasional travel to Regional Platforms may be required
  • Compensation: Competitive
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, sick days, holidays, and 401(k) matching

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