Accounting Manager

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Compensation Range : $100K - $120K annual D.O.E

Core business hours : 8 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pm, Exempt - Supervisory

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Ins. AD&D, Sup. Life, Vacation, Sick (6), 401K, Holidays (12)

The Accounting Manager will oversee the Finance department's day to day functions with focus on ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of financial statements and reporting.

Essential Duties :

• Oversees all accounting functions : cost, general, AP, AR / Credit, taxes, etc. and assists in the development and implementation of goals, priorities, and procedures relating to accounting, AP and AR / Credit
• Develops employees to enable growth in their business judgment and provides training to increase their skills to support the business.
• Strong initiative, leadership and management skills with ability to manage and motivate a diverse professional team
• Manages financial activities of the Accounting and AR / Credit departments and maintains general and subsidiary ledgers, ensuring all costs and expenses incurred are properly recorded
• Identifies financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
• Compiles and analyzes financial reports and find discrepancies that require senior management's attention
• Identifies trends, advises company and recommends actions to Corporate Controller and CFO based on sound analysis
• Drives process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function
• Participates in the ongoing development / establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes
• Manages preparation of documents to meet standards and comply with laws, regulations (GAAP, SEC, IRS, etc.), and company policies
• Analyzes the effect of statutory accounting practices and studies regulations and guidance to ensure correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Standardizes and streamlines the flow of accounting and AR / Credit tasks
• Produces Monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, fluctuation analysis reports and ad hoc financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
• Develops and maintains audit schedules / reconciliations required by auditors and management on a monthly basis and at any time required for
• Manages accounting and finance activities in day-to-day operations and priorities, including general accounting, accounts receivable / credit, inventory, fixed assets, general ledger and training of accounting and AR / credit personnel.
• Coordinates preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
• Interacts with tax consultants and assists in preparing income tax provision and returns and support documentation for filings. Coordinates tax audits, as needed.
• Maintains effectiveness and efficiency by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner.
• Supervises and handles accounting journal entries for month end and fiscal year closing.
• Manages full cycle of company's fixed assets activities.
• Responsible for compiling and filing all taxes and governmental reporting in a timely manner.
• Assists in monitoring and implementing internal controls (in conjunction with corporate policies) as necessary to insure reporting integrity, safeguard company assets and identify risks
• Maintains a teamwork atmosphere and take on the opportunity to be cross-trained
• Provide leadership and guidance to ensure successful execution of company goals and objectives.
• Train team in all functional areas to better understand the finance work-flow.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are an essential duty including time management

For Management : included are duties & responsibilities common to all supervisory & management positions including performance / salary review, training, safety, report preparation, EEO / AAP, scheduling, discipline etc.

CONTACTS :

The preceding functions have been provided examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed. Performs any additional duties as required by company management.

Requirements

Education and / or Experience :

Knowledge, Skills and General Abilities :

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

Other Special Skills and Abilities :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Office

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace.

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000