What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at 417 Magazine?
The ideal candidate will be responsible for working with senior management to maximize financial strategies for the organization. You are comfortable handling large amounts of data, acting as a business partner, working directly with clients on collections, and providing regular financial reporting.
Responsibilities
- Actively contribute to and participate in strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting processes. Champion the Great Game of Business financial operating system.
- Guide the company to improve efficiencies, strategic revenue focus, overall growth and improve profitability.
- Oversee and track the annual budget and pacing for improved business intelligence and profitability.
- Prepare for financial review meetings, set the agenda, provide resources and information to help the team carry out the annual budget.
- Manage Finance Assistant and oversee day to day fiscal responsibilities. Handle and/or review payment of credit cards and accounts payable including credit card reconciliations.
- Develop and maintain a consistently successful invoicing and accounts receivable collections program. Maintain positive, long-term business relationships with our clients. Proactively use the CRM platform for collections and ensure accurate client data and contract accuracy.
- Handle commission report monthly and payroll memo bi-weekly.
- Manage company benefits and insurance.
- Work closely with the Remote CFO on major financial projects.
- Maximize CRM system and accounting software to the fullest of its abilities for internal efficiency by always adapting to new technology as it becomes available. Update processes and procedures, as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or related field 5 years of relevant experience
- Fluency in Microsoft Excel and Quickbooks (or similar accounting software)
- Detail-oriented and analytical
We’re 417, a life-enrichment company in Springfield, Missouri, serving more than 325,362 audience members monthly across our titles of 417 Magazine, Biz 417, 417 Home and 417 Bride. In addition, we have robust digital properties to support each title, produce award-winning publications and have a custom publishing division, a ticketing platform and an event-planning division. While we're at it, we host parties and events for movers, shakers and everyone in between.
We’ve been doing this gig for 25 years, but there’s even more to come—we promise.
417 provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices shall not be influenced or unlawfully affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, medical status, pregnancy, marital status, military including veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other class protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of recruitment, employment, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, assignment, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment.