Accounting Manager

About the role

AWP Safety, based in Northeast Ohio, is a rapidly growing national safety services provider committed to protecting customers’ people, business, and time. As America’s Traffic Control Leader, AWP represents nearly every major public utility: electric, gas, and telecommunications. Since 1993, AWP has been the leading provider and innovator of traffic control solutions, continually establishing best practices for productivity, cost effectiveness, and extraordinary service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close and reporting processes.
• Ensure adherence to company accounting policies and GAAP compliance, including regulatory requirements.
• Partner with FP&A for monthly review of financial results.
• Active involvement in ERP system implementation.
• Prepare/review account reconciliations monthly.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries for inventory, fixed assets, payroll, and intercompany.
• Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax returns.
• Prepare and file annual personal property tax returns.
• Coordinate with outside auditors and provide information for the annual external audit.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Five years or more of related experience required.
• Two or more years of experience managing others.
• Knowledge of GAAP, auditing practices, and applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and work ethic.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Experience with Great Plains or Microsoft D365, QuickBooks, TCR, and Visual Lease preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Three medical plan options and two dental plan options.
• Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability (LTD) insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) availability.
• 401(k)-retirement plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.

Pay

Salary range: $105,000 – $122,000 with annual bonus.