Accountant - Manager level for Manufacturing/Distribution

Essential Responsibilities And Duties

• Perform higher level audit, review, and compilation engagements and expand ability to perform or supervise new types of engagements, and multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Responsible for all phases of an engagement. Plans, supervises, review and controls engagements of all sizes and complexities for compliance with all professional and firm standards, including budgeting and job realization.
• Perform more difficult or complex accounting and tax procedures: understands complex accounting/auditing/tax matters and their application to client situations.
• Maintain contact with clients throughout the year and communicate progress of engagements, problems, and resolutions to client.
• Manage staff, including their career development, training and professional development, productivity and performance.
• Present financial reports to clients at wrap-up meetings and board presentations.
• Keep partner informed of all important developments on engagement; analyze problems and recommend solutions.
• Prepare invoices to clients, communicate details of fees to clients, and assist in collection of overdue accounts as requested by the partner.
• Possess a complete knowledge of the Firm’s philosophy and its opinions on financial, tax and consulting matters.
• Continue to develop and execute personal marketing plan/program and develop an awareness of Firm marketing strategies.
• Participate in firm marketing efforts to generate new client revenue and expand revenue from existing clients.
• Attend functions and events that promote the Firm with clients, potential clients and peers.
• Active involvement in community and trade, industry or professional groups.

Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or other appropriate area of study plus job experience.
• Certification: A Certified Public Accountant license or appropriate professional designation is preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of (6) years professional experience, technically proficient, demonstrating a progression in complexity, scope and number of engagements managed, with extensive supervisory skills and marketing experience.
• Working knowledge of basic office technology (Excel and Word), accounting and tax software programs.