Accounting Manager
Esri Accounting Manager
About Elite ISI
Elite Interactive Solutions is a modern security and technology company redefining how organizations protect their people, property, and operations.Elite Interactive Solutions is a modern security and technology company redefining how organizations protect their people, property, and operations. Rather than relying on traditional guards or passive alarm systems, they combine AI-powered surveillance, real-time human intervention, and advanced analytics to actively prevent incidents before they happen.
At the core of their model is a nationwide network of command centers staffed by highly trained operators who monitor client sites in real time. Using intelligent video technology, their systems detect suspicious behavior the moment it begins—then operators step in immediately with live voice-down warnings, law enforcement coordination, or escalation protocols. It's proactive, not reactive.
The Role
Elite Interactive Solutions is seeking an Accounting Manager to play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting.Elite Interactive Solutions is seeking an Accounting Manager to play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. This individual will own day-to-day accounting operations within a recurring revenue environment and lead the monthly close process, driving strong financial discipline across the organization.
The role oversees core accounting functions, including accounts receivable and accounts payable, while maintaining a high standard of execution across all activities.
This is a hands-on position during close, with direct responsibility for preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations. Outside of close cycles, the focus shifts to oversight, team support, and continuous process improvement.
Working closely with the Controller, the Accounting Manager will help ensure reliable financial reporting while maintaining clear ownership of routine accounting operations and decisions.
Responsibilities & Essential Functions
Monthly Close & General Accounting
- Lead and manage the monthly close calendar, ensuring deadlines are met consistently.
- Prepare and review complex journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications.
- Review balance sheet reconciliations for completeness and accuracy.
- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and prior-period issues.
Recurring Revenue & Contract-Based Accounting
- Ensure accurate accounting for recurring revenue streams, including monitored services,
- subscriptions, and other RMR-based offerings.
- Oversee billing accuracy related to contract changes, rate increases, cancellations, and adjustments.
- Ensure revenue-related activity aligns with contractual terms and is properly reflected in accounts
- receivable.
Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Oversight
- Oversee customer billing, cash application, AR reconciliations, and aging management.
- Monitor collections execution and escalate issues appropriately.
- Oversee vendor invoice processing, approvals, coding, and payment execution.
- Review accrued liabilities and resolve routine discrepancies independently.
Sales & Use Tax Compliance (California & Multi-State)
- Oversee sales and use tax accounting across California and other applicable states.
- Ensure appropriate tax accruals, reconciliations, and support for timely filings.
- Coordinate with external tax advisors and respond to information requests as needed.
Audit, Controls & Compliance
- Serve as a primary accounting contact for OBS, year-end, and tax audits.
- Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Maintain internal controls and documentation in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable
- California regulations.
People Management & Leadership
- Directly manage accounts receivable and accounts payable staff.
- Set expectations for accuracy, timeliness, and ownership.
- Provide coaching, feedback, and onboarding support to team members.
The Right Candidate
- 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a recurring-revenue or contract-based environment.
- Demonstrated ownership of the monthly close process.
- Experience with California and multi-state sales and use tax compliance.
- Prior experience managing or mentoring accounting staff.
- Strong accounting judgment, attention to detail, and audit support experience.