Accounting Manager

Position Summary:

The Accounting Manager will oversee the company’s daily financial operations, and manage the accounting team. The Accounting Manager must be familiar with accounting procedures and be able to process business transactions, handle accounts payable and receivable, expense reports, receipts and other financial matters.

Essential Functions:

This list is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary from time to time.

• Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite, and S4HANA software.
• Able to analyze financial records and transfer information.
• Data entry skills.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Accurate and precise attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills; able to prioritize.
• Assists team members when needed to accomplish team goals.
• Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets, and financial reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in accounting/finance.
• Must have strong organizational skills and able to prioritize.
• Able to work with cross-functional departments within the organization.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills with experience using Word and Excel.

Physical Requirements: 

• Required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel.
• Required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Close vision abilities required.

Description of the Work Environment: This position is part of the Accounting Department and most of the work will take place within the Accounting portion of the facility. This position will come in contact with many other employees within the facility and it is the expectation of the organization that we always maintain an attitude of dignity and respect when interacting with each other.