Internal Accounting Manager

Position Overview:

The Internal Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Risch’s accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. This role will manage financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, inventory, fixed assets, and internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to lead and improve financial processes. Proficiency in Oracle NetSuite and Bill is required.

Essential Duties and Qualifications:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation (income statement, balance sheet, cash flows, “Closing Booklet”)
• Analyze financial statements, conduct variance analysis, and prepare management reports.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and assist with budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
• Monitor financial trends and implement accounting standards and pronouncements.
• Sales, Commission, and Rebate Reporting for independent sales representatives, distributors, dealers, and other sales channels.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Manage AP functions, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and discrepancy resolution.
• Supervise AR processes, including customer invoicing, collections, and inquiry resolution.
• Process cash receipts
• Maintain accurate AP/AR records and implement controls to optimize cash flow.

General Ledger & Tax Compliance

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate posting of financial transactions (experience with NetSuite )
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and other GL accounts.
• Prepare and file sales/use tax returns and assist with other tax filings as needed.

Inventory & Fixed Assets

• Assist with inventory management, including initiating cycle counts, and valuation adjustments.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, tracking additions, disposals, and depreciation.

Payroll & Benefits

• Oversee payroll processing, including tax filings and employee benefit deductions.
• Ensure compliance with payroll and tax regulations.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Design and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial accuracy.
• Conduct internal audits and mitigate accounting and financial risks.

Special Projects

• Assist with special projects as assigned, such as process improvement initiatives and merger and acquisitions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Experience/proficiency in Oracle NetSuite is .
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with payroll processing, tax compliance, and inventory management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.