Accounting Manager
Long Beach, CA. on site Until 8/21/2026 4+ years exp First posted June 13, 2026 Last posted June 13, 2026
Job description
We are partnering with a well-established public sector organization seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee critical financial operations and support the organization's long-term fiscal success.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, cash receipts, purchasing, and capital assets
• Assist with budget preparation, financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis
• Manage monthly reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements
• Coordinate annual audits, grants compliance, ACFR preparation, and internal controls
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff while driving process improvements
• Ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards, policies, and regulations
• Assist with budget preparation, financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis
• Manage monthly reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements
• Coordinate annual audits, grants compliance, ACFR preparation, and internal controls
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff while driving process improvements
• Ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards, policies, and regulations
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Municipal/government accounting experience strongly preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of supervisory experience within a public sector or municipal environment
• Strong knowledge of fund accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls
• CPA and/or Master's degree preferred
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills
• Municipal/government accounting experience strongly preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of supervisory experience within a public sector or municipal environment
• Strong knowledge of fund accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls
• CPA and/or Master's degree preferred
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills
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Compensation (from employer):
105000–130000 USD per year
About this role
Summary
Oversee financial operations, ensure compliance, manage staff, and support fiscal planning.
Job title
Accounting Manager
Experience level
supervisory experience
Minimum experience
4+ years exp
Industry
public sector
Location requirements
Long Beach, CA, no remote work
Salary
$105k–$130k
Management role
Yes
Skills & keywords
Required skills
accountingsupervisionfinancial reportingauditinternal controls
Preferred skills
CPAMaster's degreegovernment accounting
Specializations
fund accountingbudgetingfinancial reportingauditsinternal controls
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Long Beach, CA, USA
On-site City