Finance & Accounting - Accounting Manager

Position Overview The Accounting Manger will be responsible for assisting the Accounting Team Directors in performing and leading the accounting team in the month end close process, ensuring adherence to internal controls and overseeing documentation of standard operating procedures. The preferred candidate will have 5 years of accounting and internal controls experience with strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills plus advanced Excel knowledge. The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter, detail oriented and possess the ability to prioritize work in order to meet tight deadlines. What you will do and achieve Perform activities achieve monthly close deadlines, including Prepare and review journal entries ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal controls Prepare and approve account reconciliations ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal controls Prepare and review account analysis of activity/balances to identify discrepancies or necessary adjustments on a timely basis Prepare schedules and provide information to support audits Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and other process documentation Identify and implement system and process improvements Support the Accounting team on strategic projects and perform ad hoc projects and analysis Who you areEducation Bachelor’s degree in accounting MBA and/or CPA a plus Experience 5 years of accounting experience, audit experience a plus Experience documenting processes and maintaining internal controls, Sarbanes Oxley experience a plus Strong understanding of US GAAP, experience in technical accounting areas a plus Experience managing or guiding a team   Key Knowledge & Skills Advanced Excel skills Excellent documentation and communication skills Experience with financial accounting systems (Sage Intacct a plus) Experience with close workflow tools like Blackline a plus   Core Competencies Ability to prioritize, multi-task and ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced, changing environment Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent oral and written communication skills to interface with all levels of the organization and third-parties     LightBox’s Diversity Commitment: LightBox is fully committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment that embraces everyone’s unique contributions, experiences, and values. We believe in unity in diversity and offer a collaborative work environment that encourages creativity, initiative and professional growth and provides a competitive salary and benefits package.  We are better together when we support, recognize, and embrace our differences.   This job description is a general listing of the required tasks and expectations of the position and in no way implies that the duties listed above are the employee’s only responsibilities. The employee is expected to perform other tasks, responsibilities and training as instructed by their supervisors. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.   This position may require additional hours outside of the standard work schedule including occasional holiday, evening and/or weekend hours in order to meet deadlines or to accommodate customers.   LightBox and all its holding companies are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It is the policy of the LightBox and its holding companies to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.                   NO TELEPHONE CALLS OR AGENCY SOLICITATION PLEASE.