What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Vaco by Highspring?
A leading industrial manufacturing company is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Manager to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, financial reporting, and team management, with a proven ability to drive financial accuracy and efficiency in a dynamic industry environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting:
- Oversee the preparation and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
- Ensure compliance with accounting principles, industry regulations, and company policies.
- Prepare and review financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
- General Ledger Management:
- Maintain and reconcile the general ledger accounts.
- Review and post journal entries, ensuring proper documentation and accuracy.
- Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Assist in the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Monitor and analyze budget variances, providing insights and recommendations for corrective actions.
- Internal Controls:
- Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.
- Conduct periodic audits and assessments to identify and address areas of risk.
- Team Leadership:
- Supervise and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Oversee the completion of daily, weekly, and monthly accounting tasks and deadlines.
- Accounts Payable/Receivable:
- Manage accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
- Review and approve transactions, maintaining strong vendor and customer relationships.
- Compliance and Tax:
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including tax filings and reporting requirements.
- Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits and implement recommendations for improvement.
- Process Improvement:
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounting function.
- Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to continuously refine accounting processes.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA certification preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Experience with accounting software and ERP systems
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to lead and develop a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders.
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
