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Yankee Home Improvement lists this Accounting Manager opportunity in chicopee, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Accounting Manager
Location: Yankee Home Headquarters in Chicopee, MA
Reports to: Director of Finance & IT
Salary: $90k to $110k
About Yankee Home:
At Yankee Home, we don't just improve homes - we enhance lives. Our mission is to make a positive impact on our clients, our community, and each other. With core values of Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, and Listening, we foster a culture that encourages growth and collaboration. If you're ready to be a part of a team that goes above and beyond, Yankee Home is the place for you.
Summary:
The Accounting Manager owns the daily finance engine - ensuring QuickBooks Online is accurate and up to date, the books are closed by the 15th of each month, and monthly financials and KPI reports are delivered with precision. They oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance department, ensuring that all financial processes are completed accurately and on schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure that all financial data is accurate and properly categorized in QBO . Maintain a clean chart of accounts/classes.
Prepare and deliver P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow by the 15th each month; complete reconciliations, accruals/deferrals, and close checklists
Produce budget vs. actual reports and clearly identify discrepancies for leadership review.
Assist with accurate stock tracking and month-end true-ups.
Review monthly P&L to spot anomalies/mis categorizations/timing issues; propose fixes.
Own company credit card program (e.g., Brex): provisioning/deprovisioning, limits, merchant-category controls, GL categorization, approvals, policy enforcement.
Support financial analysis by preparing reports and comparison
Assist Director of Finance & IT in annual budgeting, forecasting, and departmental goal tracking
Manage the accounting team; set weekly priorities
Train new hires; document SOPs; drive process efficiency (close, AP/AR, allocations)
Primary backup for AP-invoice intake/coding, vendor onboarding/W-9s/COIs, payment run prep/execution, remittance, AP aging reviews
Primary backup for contract processing, financing workflows (application submission, approvals, stop follow-ups, funding/reconciliation), and related customer paperwork; coordinate with Sales/Operations to avoid installing delays.
Success Metrics: Success in this role is measured by accuracy, timeliness, and proactive communication of financial insights.
Month-end close by the 15th with no material post-close adjustments
On-time budget vs. actual package with clear variance notes
Balance sheet and accruals accurate & up to date
Tools:
QuickBooks Online Advanced; Excel/Google Sheets; Salesforce/ImproveIt360 (or equivalent CRM); ADP (or equivalent)
Requirements
Qualifications:
5+ years in accounting/finance ops (job-costing/home-improvement/construction helpful)
Strong QBO mastery and month-end close ownership
Team-lead experience and SOP documentation
Advanced Excel; KPI/reporting comfort
Experienced working with tools such as:
oQuickBooks Online Advanced; Excel/Google Sheets; Salesforce/ImproveIt360 (or equivalent CRM); ADP (or equivalent)
•Benefits Paid time off, including sick and vacation time.
Bonus day off on your birthday!
6 paid company holidays!
Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
401k with Company Match
Career advancement opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Yankee Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
Worksite address
chicopee, MA, 01021, US
Who can apply
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