Accounting Manager

Function:

Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the accounting department, maintaining effective internal controls, and applying accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.  This role includes overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Accounting Manager:

Support month-end close by compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare necessary journal entries for properly stated financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policy within corporate reporting timelines.

• Review account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts ensuring financial records are maintained in compliance with company policy
• Review, investigate, and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciling items
• Perform detailed variance analysis on assigned accounts to understand reasons for changes and help assure accuracy
• Contribute recommendations and participate in improving the company's accounting processes; assist in the improvement of internal control activities and accounting policies and procedures
• Work with internal resources in order to understand the activities of the business and the effect on the company’s accounting
• Create ad-hoc reports and analysis as required
• Support financial audit
• Other related duties as assigned

 Other:

• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices and the analysis and reporting of financial data
• Knowledge of General Ledger, Accounts Reconciliation, and Account Analysis
• Proficiency in Excel with the ability to visually interpret the logic of a complex sequence of excel formulas and update or change these as needed
• Highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to build strong working relationships with key business partners
• Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially during period close and reporting cycles
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Strong time management and organizational skills

Education / Certifications:  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

Supervises: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Staff Accountants

Required Experience:

• Managerial or supervisory experience preferred
• Accounting: 5 years

Job Demands - Physical:

• Sitting position exposed to computer screen 85% of day

Working Conditions:

• Safety glasses required in designated areas
• Must exercise care and safe work practices to avoid injury

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.