What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTING MANAGER position at East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries?
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Overview
East Penn is currently seeking an Accounting Manager who will serve as a key support role within the Finance department and to assist Management in maintaining proper controls and providing information to make informed decisions.
Responsibilities
Financial Statement Reporting
Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements
Analyze and review monthly financial statements
Assist with account variance analysis requested by management
Review and record monthly payroll entry as well as journal entries related to interest rate and
commodity hedges
General Accounting
Monitor monthly account reconciliation progress and follow up with responsible parties to ensure completeness and accuracy
Obtain and review quarterly Revenue Recognition data and prepare adjusting entry for quarterly consolidation
Assist with the preparation and distribution of data to support the quarterly consolidation process
Inventory Management
Perform a high level review of monthly costed inventory provided by the Cost Accounting department
Review monthly reconciliation of costed inventory to budgeted/expected inventory
Obtain, review, and record adjustments to the repair parts inventory as well as the obsolescence report from the Cost Accounting department and analyze for completeness and accuracy
Prepare and analyze monthly outside battery purchase report to account for Inventory in Transit
Analysis
Various account reconciliations as requested
Review internal reporting generated by the Finance/Accounting Departments including but not limited to Proforma P&L’s by division and location
Year End Audit
Coordinate and manage documentation requests
Facilitate the collection and production of information within necessary departments
Maintain and Manage the communication with external auditors and participate in weekly status calls
Review Year End Audited Financial Reporting Package for accuracy and completeness
Project Management
Identify areas in which processes can be improved and implement
Support Non-financial managers with financial calculations
Represent Finance Dept on certain projects
Assist with IT/Accounting Initiatives
Other
Assist in supporting and maintaining G/L structure
Other Accounting / Finance duties as requested by management
Monitor and implement accounting changes to comply with new pronouncements per US GAAP
Qualifications
Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum 5-10 years experience in Accounting/Finance
Education/Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required
- CPA, preferred
Skills & Competencies
Required:
- Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Broad knowledge and understanding of Accounting Systems
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively and independently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess and resolve issues or escalate appropriately for resolution
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
- A team player with proven ability to work across functional areas and all levels of the organization
- Working knowledge of Project Management practices and tools to lead projects
East Penn Benefits
East Penn offers excellent benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
- 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and 10 paid vacation days annually
- Employee assistance program
- Fitness Discounts
- Promotional opportunities
