What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at GT Independence?
Supervision Received: Assistant Controller
Supervision Given: Worker’s Compensation Specialist, Staff Accountant
The Accounting Manager is responsible for all of the direct accounting activities of GT Independence at the direction of the Controller and Assistant Controller. Provides supervision, oversight, and direction to assigned staff regarding accounting operations.
- Coordination of the training for new employees related to: day-to-day tasks, software programs; reporting formats; culture of the department; core values of GT Independence, and other requirements as deemed necessary
- Prioritizing workflow of the department
- Prepares or directs the preparation of reconciliations for general ledger accounts in conjunction with monthly internal financial statement preparation
- Prepares or directs the reconciliation of advance accounts and worker’s compensation refunds on a quarterly basis, and ensures timely settlement of funds with agencies (if necessary)
- Prepares or directs the preparation of reports which summarize business activity and financial position in all financial areas
- Ensures the timely submission of all other reports required by regulatory agencies
- Assist in completion of annual financial statement audit
- Maintenance of Great Plains as well as the chart of accounts
- Prepare and monitor budgets
- Continuous improvement of accounting-specific and applicable company-wide processes
- Projects deemed necessary by the controller
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting
- 3 years of financial accounting experience
- One year of experience in accounting supervision
- Comprehensive knowledge of accounting procedures, property and cost controls, and audit procedures
- Experience with short and long range fiscal planning
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong ability to analyze data
- Ability to provide direction utilizing integrated computerized financial management information systems
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Work is performed in a typical office setting or from a home office
