Accounting Manager

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 serves nearly every major public utility—electric, gas, and telecommunications—and has been the leading innovator in traffic control solutions since 1993. The company focuses on improving processes, establishing best practices, and delivering extraordinary service through talented employees.

About the role

The Accounting Manager will plan and direct the accounting activities of the department.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close process and financial reporting processes.
• Ensure adherence to the company's accounting policies, and that the policies and financial statements are compliant with GAAP and any other regulatory requirements.
• Partner with FP&A for the monthly review of financial results.
• Active involvement in ERP system implementation.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations monthly.
• Preparation and posting of monthly journal entries to support financial statements including but not limited to 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 needed 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 generally accepted accounting principles (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 ethics.
• 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

• Comprehensive benefits package including three medical plan options and two dental plan options.
• Additional benefits such as Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage.
• Eligibility for benefits starts on the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• Company-paid life insurance coverage.
• Company-paid long-term disability (LTD) insurance.
• Availability of Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Participation in the 401(k)-retirement plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.

Pay

Salary range is $105,000–$127,000 with annual bonus.