Accounting Manager

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager plays a key role in the accounting and reporting efforts of the accounting team. This role requires an individual with critical thinking skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to proactively address complex situations while anticipating potential accounting impacts. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Expertise in accounting and internal control requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing business requirements and lead/support staff through such transitions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the month-end close and reporting process according to the reporting calendar.
• Supervise the work of accountants.
• Review, analyze, and approve general ledger transactions in a timely, accurate, and complete manner.
• Identify and resolve issues quickly or escalate appropriately, providing solutions when necessary.
• Oversee the preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual basis.
• Support external and internal audits by providing requested materials, interacting with auditors professionally, and addressing questions and inquiries.
• Offer feedback to staff to improve processes, including enhancing the quality of account reconciliations.
• Assist in researching and clearing reconciling items within established deadlines.
• Update desktop procedures promptly to reflect any changes in processes, tools, and procedures.
• Maintain month-end close, reporting, and other checklists, ensuring all tasks are completed before sign-off.
• Prepare and review additional supporting schedules and analyses as requested.
• Communicate effectively and timely with the accounting team and third-party service providers.
• Conduct independent analysis to identify opportunities for process improvements and make recommendations.

Other Duties

• Special projects as appropriate.

Job Qualifications

• Education:
  • BBA or BS in Accounting (MS in Accounting desirable).
• Certifications:
  • CPA certification or working toward CPA certification preferred.
• Experience:
  • 7 to 9 years of previous accounting/audit experience in public or private accounting, with 2 to 3 years in a managerial role preferred.
  • Experience with major ERPs (SAP, Great Plains, NetSuite) strongly preferred.
  • Experience with Blackline strongly preferred.
  • Strong reporting and data querying capabilities.
  • Thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
  • Strong analytical skills and team management abilities.
  • Detail-oriented approach to work, ability to maintain confidentiality, and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
  • Capacity to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to take initiative and follow through on projects.
  • Must be proactive and provide solutions to challenges.
  • Ability to work flexible hours (both in the office and remotely) to coordinate with the team during month-end close/reporting.

Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Certifications

• Project management skills strongly preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel may be required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.