Accounting Manager

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Description

The specific responsibilities of the Accounting Manager include:

• Oversee general ledger accounting activities, ensuring financial accuracy, completeness and compliance with US GAAP, internal company policies and statutory reporting requirements.
• Responsible for supervising day-to-day activities and staff in assigned accounting areas, including journal entry approval and review and certification of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Educate and mentor regarding company policies and procedures as well as assist staff with resolving accounting questions.
• Strong knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley requirements to develop and maintain accurate documentation and controls and ensure company compliance.
• Develop and maintain accounting process narratives for key accounting workflows.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to internal controls and ensure compliance.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual financial closes and preparation of financial statements with accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide insightful commentary on financial results, trends and variances to accounting leadership.
• Constantly evaluate the company’s financial processes, policies and procedures to implement best practices with a focus of continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Coordinate external audit requests and assist with annual audit completion.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and monthly cash flow projections.
• Maintain accurate and up to date financial records.
• Communicate effectively with accounting team, Business and other stakeholders to resolve accounting issues.
• Perform other duties as required to support the accounting department.
• Special projects as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

What you need to be successful

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• CPA required
• 10 years of broad accounting experience, including general ledger, payroll, SOX compliance, internal and external audit, financial statements consolidation, treasury and cash management with a solid understanding of US GAAP.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting within a mid-large size organization.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with proven track record in critical thinking and result driven execution.
• Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills with ability to work well in a team environment
• Highly motivated with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Holds self and others to high standards.
• Dedicated to completing projects and tasks accurately and on time.
• Impeccable integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Fast paced environment.
  
  

TRANZACT, a WTW Company, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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