Accounting Manager

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for all areas related to financial reporting. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide leadership to the local finance team
• Oversee and/or produce the preparation of general ledger journal entries, fixed asset tracking, monthly balance sheet reconciliation, and bank reconciliation.
• Responsible for an accurate and timely month-end close; produces month-end financial reports and issues to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Oversee and/or produce customer gross margin reports
• Manages inventory reconciliations and valuations including review and update of standard costs.
• Analyses and reconciles balance sheet accounts.
• Reports analyze and interpret financial and operating data for management.
• Prepares, reviews, and interprets data for inclusion in financial reports, statements, and summaries.
• Reviews financial data for accuracy; identifies problems and supports day-to-day operations.
• Assists in the adoption of new accounting standards including but not limited to researching standards, preparing written accounting policies for the company, and preparing new disclosures.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly reporting and analysis for the treasurer, controller, and others.
• Supports policy development and offers advice regarding accounting and internal control issues, reporting needs, and policy review and changes.
• Develops reporting and variance analysis regarding departmental operating budget versus actual expenses.
• Assists with annual external audits.
• Assists with related special projects as required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of cost accounting experience in a custom manufacturing industry
• 5+ years experiencing managing and motivating an Accounting Team
• Basic competence in all areas of finance
• Acute attention to detail
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize financial projects
• Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, and evaluation
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Advanced proficiency in ERP Systems
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to express oneself professionally utilizing both verbal and written communications
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.