Accounting Manager

This opportunity is located within our EnviroLogix business that develops and manufactures testing solutions for detecting GMOs, mycotoxins, plant pathogens, natural toxins and chemical contaminants in multiple agricultural matrices.Click here to learn more.

Job Description

Are you ready to take your accounting career to new heights? We’re on the lookout for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as an Accounting Manager!

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with Leadership: Work closely with our Director of Finance Americas to develop and maintain robust accounting controls, processes, and procedures.
• Play a key role in both long-term and short-term financial process and controls planning, helping to build the right foundation that will support the future of our organization.
• Comprehensive Accounting Management: Oversee all aspects of general accounting, cash application, and accounts payable, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the daily operations of the accounting department accounts payable, fixed assets, and cash application by providing people leadership and guidance to staff accountant
• Manages actual to budget payroll and headcount reconciliations
• Supports monthly and yearly balance sheet and P&L forecasts
• Onboards, manages, and mentors staff on a continuous improvement mindset
• Executes, Reviews and approves monthly general ledger journal entries
• Reviews all general ledger account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completion
• Maintains cash flow by monitoring bank balances and cash requirements; approves cash disbursements and authorizes check and wire transfers
• Maintains asset registers and ensure use taxes are calculated and paid timely
• Maintains accounting controls by monitoring, preparing, and recommending policies/procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Develops, implements, and improves accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommending / driving improvements
• Leads the annual internal and external audits by providing information and answers to auditors and managing all internal deliverables. 
• Continuously improves job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations and ongoing training opportunities
• Monitors and analyzes accounting data and produces financial reports or statements
• Records, analyzes and plans financial information for Balance Sheet accounts, standard costing for products, and Cost Center allocations.
• Monthly closing
  • Leads accounting team in monthly close for all P&L related analysis and requirements
  • Reviews all submissions to corporate through the Vena reporting system
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Support
  • Acting as resource for our ERP system (IFS) needs that impact financial transactions and helps maintain all posting controls
  • Developing IFS reports to support regular and ad hoc reports and analysis
  • Working within finance team to maximize efficiency of IFS
  • Supports the companies’ ERP systems, including new system implementations
  •  Resource for implementation of IFS for new entities that may be acquired
• Vena and other system support
  • Reconcile IFS to Vena (or other systems’) data to ensure accurate reporting to corporate

Reports To:  Director of Finance Americas

Skills Required:

• Expert level skill with Microsoft Office based applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to format data into meaningful financial outputs
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Proficient with ERP/CRM Tools
• Experience with manufacturing companies preferred
• Excellent organizational skills, with a disciplined approach to implementation, support and documentation.
• Ability to explain complex financial data in clear, straightforward language
• Sound knowledge of US GAAP accounting
• Make independent decisions and solve more complex accounting problems
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels
• Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment
• Experience leading, managing, and training others
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong problem-solving skills

Education and Experience:

• 6 years accounting and finance experience
• 4-Year business degree
• Master's degree in related field and/or CPA/CMA preferred
• Experience in financial planning and reporting
• Experience in data analysis and visualization

Physical Requirements:

EnviroLogix is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.