Accounting Manager

Job Summary

• Along with the Controller, oversee the operations of the accounting department and organizational structure to ensure achievement of departmental goals and objectives.

• Maintain general ledger and prepare month-end and year-end close procedures.


• Ensure that all financial transactions are recorded in a timely, accurate fashion and in compliance with current accounting policies,


• Reconcile account balances and bank statements.


• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivables processes and workflow.


• Manage and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.


• Manage relationships with outside auditors; coordinate the preparation of the annual audited financial statements and work papers.


• Prepare audit work papers and perform analysis of accounts.


• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.


• Make recommendations on ways to improve department efficiency and spending.

• Assess risk of current financial practices and procedures; make recommendations.


• Assist senior leadership with the preparation of their annual departmental budgets.


• Review variances to operating budget and report significant issues to senior leadership and budget owners.


• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax filings.


• Monitor industry accounting trends to establish and implement best practices.

• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements.


• Prepare tax work papers for outside accountants.


• Assist with Controller in the supervision and training of accounting staff.


• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting


• Relevant certification (CPA), a plus


• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as an Accounting Manager or similar accounting role


• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)


• Familiarity with financial accounting statements


• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process


• Experience with Great Plains software; a plus


• Strong Microsoft Office suite skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint),


• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to effectively multi-task on a daily basis with shifting priorities.


• Ability to work independently, exercise judgment and make sound decisions that will have a financial impact on the company.


• Team player with independent initiative.