Accounting Manager

$100,000 Annually | Full-Time | Del Mar, CA | On-Site

Join IPS Nationwide and take the next step in your accounting career!

IPS Nationwide is seeking an experienced, hands-on Accounting Manager to join our corporate team.

This is an opportunity to work directly with the CFO, take ownership of core accounting operations, and play a key role in strengthening financial processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.

We value professionals who take initiative, bring solutions to the table, and are motivated to make a meaningful impact.

Why Join IPS?

• Competitive Compensation: $100,000 annual salary.
• Executive Collaboration: Work directly with the CFO and cross-functional leadership.
• Professional Impact: Take ownership of accounting operations and contribute to financial decision-making.
• Process Improvement: Help modernize accounting practices through technology, automation, and AI.
• Consistent Schedule: Monday–Friday, full-time position.

Now Hiring! We're actively interviewing qualified candidates for this opportunity.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager oversees day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, and timely completion of accounting activities.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this position manages general ledger activity, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, month-end and year-end close, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities while identifying opportunities to improve financial processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations and ensure transactions are accurately and timely recorded.
• Oversee general ledger activity and account reconciliations.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and adjusting entries.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Review bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Assist with preparation and review of financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Assist the CFO with budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow reporting, and financial analysis.
• Coordinate accounting documentation required for audits, tax preparation, insurance, and other financial reviews.
• Work with Payroll and HR to reconcile payroll-related accounting activity.
• Identify financial discrepancies and ensure appropriate corrections are completed.
• Develop and improve accounting processes, procedures, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records.
• Supervise, train, and support accounting personnel as assigned.
• Partner with Operations, HR, Payroll, Compliance, and other departments to resolve accounting-related matters.
• Perform additional accounting and finance responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Previous accounting supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using accounting, ERP, and/or payroll systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial, payroll, employee, and company information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a multi-state organization.
• Experience with payroll accounting and high-volume payroll environments.
• Experience supporting audits and tax preparation.
• Experience developing or strengthening internal accounting controls.
• Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff.
• Experience implementing AI and automation solutions within accounting and finance operations.

About IPS Nationwide

IPS Nationwide provides professional security and staffing services for events, businesses, and contracted locations. Our teams operate across multiple states, supporting dynamic client needs and a wide range of operations.

We value professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Our corporate team plays an essential role in supporting our employees, clients, and business operations.

Work Location

This is a full-time, in-person position based at our corporate office in Del Mar, California. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the Del Mar office for their regularly scheduled workdays.