Accounting Manager

Description

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the execution of day-to-day operations of the accounting department. This role will plan, manage and coordinate general accounting and payroll functions of the organization, verify and prepare financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the execution of day-to-day operations of the accounting department. This role will plan, manage and coordinate general accounting and payroll functions of the organization, verify and prepare financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all- inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Ensure daily, weekly and monthly tasks are completed accurately and on-time
• Coach and mentor accounting staff
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of monthly financial reports
• Establish monthly closing schedule and supervise the maintenance of company general ledger
• Implement continuous improvement processes and procedures
• Compile various financial statements required by management or government agencies
• Partner with HR to ensure the accurate and timely processing and payment of payroll, benefits and tax filings
• Sales and Use Tax compliance and reporting
• Review and approve journal entries and adjustments to the general ledger
• Act as a technical resource to other departments to address and resolve inquiries and problems, and to provide accurate, meaningful and timely analysis of information
• Assist in preparing and compiling budget information and end of the year financial reports
• Supports the Information Technology department
  • Assist on training and control of the accounting information
• Act as the go to resource for staff on how to get financial answers from the system
• Other duties as assigned

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages Accounting staff
  • Setting role expectations
  • Provides and/or recommends training
  • Creates development plans for short term and long-term growth of team
• Assesses talent and recommends appropriate staffing levels and succession planning with Leadership and HR

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual should have 5 years of progressive accounting principles. Curiosity to investigate and correct issues as they arise, a sense of urgency to improve and solve problems. Driven to improve and create processes for the department.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 4 years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing or construction environment. Experience in AP/AR and Credit and Collections processes, payroll reporting and state taxes. Must be an expert Microsoft Excel User. Experience SAP is a huge plus.