What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Member - General Accounting Manager position at Franklin Energy Services?
As a combined organization, Franklin Energy and AM Conservation Group is undertaking what is perhaps the central challenge of our times - to help drive the transition to net-zero carbon economies while ensuring that no working families, businesses, or local communities are left behind. To do that, we are the utility industry's top provider of turn-key energy efficiency and grid optimization programs and products, all of which contribute to reducing carbon and waste and, at the same time, free-up resources for creating more innovation investment and jobs. With over 26 years in business, we have more than 1,300 experts across the United States and Canada, with warehouses on both coasts. The organization's integrated in-house services provide deep personalization and insights, helping energy partners achieve their carbon-reduction and energy productivity goals.
We believe the organization's most "precious resources" are its people. We pledge a relentless pursuit to embody a culture that acknowledges, recognizes, and infinitely seeks to understand the unique differences of its people. We are committed to creating employee experiences that continually attract and embrace a multiracial, multicultural, and multigenerational workforce that promotes outstanding performance and mirrors our diverse partnerships, clients and communities we serve.
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Manager to oversee and manage the company's financial operations, including cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payments, collections, and the general ledger. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage a team effectively. The position will report to the Controller and work closely with the Accounting and Operational teams.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
- Cash Management :
- Monitor and manage the company's cash operations, ensuring operating and restricted cash are accounted for timely and accurately
- Oversee daily and weekly reporting of cash activities.
- Accounts Payable :
- Oversee the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate payment of invoices and expenses.
- Work with purchasing and operations on credit applications and vendor setup.
- Accounts Receivable :
- Manage the accounts receivable process, including invoicing, collections, and maintaining customer relationships.
- Review and approve new customer applications and terms.
- Payments and Collections :
- Ensure timely processing of payments and effective collection of outstanding receivables.
- Manage the weekly reporting of past due reporting to the organization.
- General Ledger :
- Assist the Controller in managing the general ledger, including month-end and year-end close processes.
- Ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded and reported.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements as needed.
- Team Management :
- Supervise and mentor a team of accounting professionals.
- Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team performance.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
- Ensure compliance with Internal controls, policies and procedures.
- Create, update and review standard operating procedures as needed.
- Perform ad-hoc / special projects and analysis as required
Position Requirements
Education and Experience
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Licenses & Certifications
Travel Requirements
Note : Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
The above information describes the general duties and requirements necessary to perform the principle functions of the position. This shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the duties and requirements that may be necessary in this position.
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