Accounting Manager

Summary

The Accounting Manager assists and oversees the entire accounting and month-end close process with a focus on reporting compliance, accuracy of month-end financials, and maintaining effective communication with both internal and external clients. The Accounting Manager should be able to proactively identify issues and seek solutions that deliver long-term benefits.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages accurate and timely month-end closing processes including variance explanations on the balance sheet & income statement.
• Prepares, publishes, and communicates timely monthly financial statements.
• Coordinates and directs the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts.
• Leads the preparation of regulatory reporting.
• Researches technical accounting issues for compliance.
• Generates and/or reviews monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
• Ensures quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Manages and complies with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Develops and documents business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Maintains responsibility for team management and development including training, coaching, and providing feedback on performance.
• Supports other members of the Accounting team as needed and could assume more responsibilities as the company grows.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Physical Requirements: The ability to complete fine motor functions. Lifting, standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, push/pull, repetitive use of hands, grasping use of hands, visual activity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• CPA designation or CPA eligible preferred.
• Greater than five years of overall combined accounting and finance experience including management of employees.
• Core knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and adherence to those.
• Experience with creating financial statements, general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process.
• High level of accountability for accounting and financial areas.
• Microsoft Suite experience with an emphasis on intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups).
• Excellent client service skills with the ability to work cross-functionally, making the tough decisions but with a spirit of cooperation.
• Forward-thinker who is open to new ideas and a desire to try new techniques.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective problem solver with the ability to manage projects.