What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at American Expediting?
Accounting Manager
Onsite: Media, PA
ABOUT THE COMPANY: American Expediting is the nation's premier custom transport provider. Our people are smart, creative problem-solvers dedicated to crafting custom transport, logistics, warehousing, and distribution solutions for some of the world's most dynamic brands. Our reputation for excellence is hard-earned, with 99.3% on-time delivery performance for mission-critical, time-critical shipments. And our focus on continuous innovation means we're always ready to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for all accounting activities, including preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements and reports, cash management, maintenance of accounting system, internal controls. Ensures all financial recordkeeping and reporting is conducted in accordance with GAAP.
REPORTS TO: Controller
RESPONSIBILTIES:
Onsite: Media, PA
ABOUT THE COMPANY: American Expediting is the nation's premier custom transport provider. Our people are smart, creative problem-solvers dedicated to crafting custom transport, logistics, warehousing, and distribution solutions for some of the world's most dynamic brands. Our reputation for excellence is hard-earned, with 99.3% on-time delivery performance for mission-critical, time-critical shipments. And our focus on continuous innovation means we're always ready to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for all accounting activities, including preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements and reports, cash management, maintenance of accounting system, internal controls. Ensures all financial recordkeeping and reporting is conducted in accordance with GAAP.
REPORTS TO: Controller
RESPONSIBILTIES:
- Oversee the operations of the accounting department, supervise and mentor staff.
- Develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
- Manages closing of financial records and posting of month-end information; ensure all accounting transactions and accruals are properly recorded.
- Performs GL account reconciliation and ensures accuracy and timeliness of delivery of financial statements.
- Maintain the chart of accounts, accounting system and controls over all accounting transactions.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements.
- Coordinate annual audit activities, providing information to external auditors.
- Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed.
- Provide financial analyses as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting. CPA preferred.
- 8 years or more of related experience required.
- 2 years of management experience in the accounting department.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics a plus, but not required.
- Creates an environment of continuous process improvement to gain efficiency and effectiveness of team.
- Assists with the implementation of new systems.
- Strong analytical skills to assess problems or unusual situations and develop solutions.