What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Great Western Leasing & Sales LLC?
Great Western Trailer (GWT) is a leader in serving the semi-trailer market, and is immediately hiring an Accounting Manager in Torrance, CA to join our talented team of Accounting and Finance professionals.
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Good GWT candidates are:
- Quick learners: Willing to listen, receive and follow instructions, ask questions, communicate verbally and in writing, and self-study to master skills.
- Effective communicators: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
- Problem Solvers: Able to identify and address complex financial issues and discrepancies.
Accounting Managers can expect any of the following responsibilities:
- Oversee daily transactions, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger and financials reporting.
- Participate in regular year end, bank and tax audits. .
- Perform reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
- Oversee and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Identify potential cash flow problems and financial irregularities.
- Review and analyze financial data, identifying trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
- Conduct regular staff performance evaluations and provide training, coaching and development opportunities for the accounting team.
- Provide regular updates to management regarding company finances.
- Develop and implement financial and operational controls and procedures to maintain the integrity of financial records and ensure compliance with accounting regulations.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- 5 years of Accounting principles and regulations plus AP/AR; Tax Audit; GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, and financial analysis.
- 2 years of Managerial experience
- Strong leadership and management skills to effectively supervise and motivate a team.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Preferred Qualifications:
- License/Certification: CPA or CMA
Great Western Trailer (GWT) is a dynamic Semi-trailer Sales, Leasing, Rental, and Service company in significant growth mode. With 10 locations across 8 states, we are planning expansion into other sites in our current footprint, as well as other locations across the country. We have operations in Fontana, CA; Albuquerque, NM; Phoenix, AZ; Grants Pass, OR; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Dearborn, MI; Salt Lake City, UT; Oklahoma City, OK; and Tulsa, OK.
