Accounting Manager

Description:

The Accounting Manager oversees the general accounting functions related to Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and Cash/Treasury activities. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in transactional accounting while leading a team responsible for financial processes.

Key Responsibilities of Accounting Manager:

• Supervise AR, AP, and Cash/Treasury operations in compliance with GAAP and SOX regulations.
• Ensure timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support external audits by preparing financial statements and required documentation.
• Review budget reports and assist departments with annual budget preparation.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of the corporate tax return.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Generate and analyze financial reports to provide key insights to leadership.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities of Accounting Manager:

• Directly supervises 3-5 team members within the accounting shared services function.
• Provides mentorship, training, and performance feedback to the team.
• Establishes best practices for process efficiency and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 5 years of experience in AR/AP, cash reconciliations, and financial reporting, with prior supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, SOX compliance, and financial controls.
• Excellent analytical skills to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Customer service mindset with the ability to resolve issues efficiently.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools, with experience tracking KPIs.
• Strong organizational skills, able to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.