diff --git a/src/com/android/exchange/SyncManager.java b/src/com/android/exchange/SyncManager.java
index 9b77fcae3..baab1c2bd 100644
--- a/src/com/android/exchange/SyncManager.java
+++ b/src/com/android/exchange/SyncManager.java
@@ -702,6 +702,7 @@ public class SyncManager extends Service implements Runnable {
         // Don't leak the Intent associated with this listener
         if (mAccountsUpdatedListener != null) {
             AccountManager.get(this).removeOnAccountsUpdatedListener(mAccountsUpdatedListener);
+            mAccountsUpdatedListener = null;
         }
 
         // Clear pending alarms