Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Location: Exchange Place, NJ office

Department: Finance

Reports to: Controller

Job Description

The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing delivery for all aspects of the general ledger processes, validation and analysis of reported results, and support of information needs across a diverse financial reporting user base. This individual will need to be a very strong leader who is adept at driving change within a very dynamic business environment and has a proven record of delivering process efficiency results. This will require working closely with the other teams, AP, AR, treasury and outsourced teams building and maintaining strong relationships. In addition to properly accounting for the growth, this person will be expected to drive positive change, including evaluating and streamlining existing processes and controls.

What You'll Do

• Manage the monthly and quarterly GL close processes, including the review of journal entries, account reconciliations, monthly balance sheet account analysis.
• Design and implement informative financial results reports to meet the needs of the business.
• Oversee the timely accounting review and general ledger classification/coding of all expenses processed through procurement and ERP systems.
• Managing the company’s financial accounts, payroll and review monthly bank reconciliations and coordinate with other departments to properly record cash receipts and disbursements.
• Support Controller in the monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year-end closing activities and annual audit, including preparation of financial statements.
• Strong accounts payable knowledge, familiar with 3-way PO matching and invoicing process to ensure correct payments application.
• Assist with analyzing consolidated financial statements monthly and report on variances.
• Interpret and analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.
• Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls. Managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department.
• Other responsibilities include but are not limited to participating in special projects, system enhancements or ad hoc analysis as assigned.
• Manage and develop staff accountants to ensure quality of the information reported.
• Preparing and analyzing financial statements and reports, and ensuring the accurate and timely dissemination of financial information.
  
  

Who You Are

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting/Finance OR MBA preferred.
• 5 years accounting/finance experience and at least 1 -2 years of people management experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and ability to do accounting research to find solutions for accounting issues.
• Experience with ERP systems; MS Dynamics GP experience a plus
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager/supervisor to accomplish objectives.
  
  

Salary $120,000-$130,000