Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage financial activities personally or through subordinates.
• Financial Reporting
  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
  • Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and issues to bring to management’s attention.
  • Develop and implement effective reporting processes to streamline financial reporting.
  • Maintain monthly close schedule.
• Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Collaborate with department heads to develop annual budgets and forecasts.
  • Monitor and report on budget variances, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
  • Assist in the preparation of long-term financial forecasts and strategic plans.
• Internal Controls
  • Develop, implement, and maintain internal control policies and procedures.
  • Ensure the effectiveness of internal controls to safeguard the company’s assets.
  • Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
  • Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Compliance and Auditing
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
  • Coordinate with external auditors during the annual audit process.
  • Prepare and provide all necessary documentation for audits.
  • Address any audit findings and implement recommendations for improvement.
• Payroll
  • Oversee the payroll process to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
  • Review payroll data, deductions, and related journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements.
  • Coordinate with HR and department leaders to resolve payroll questions, corrections, and process improvements.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Oversee the accounts payable and receivable functions to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
  • Resolve any issues related to billing, collections, or vendor payments.
  • Implement and manage credit policies to minimize bad debt risk.
• Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Directly supervise one to three non-supervisory employees.
  • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work.
  • Appraise performance, reward and discipline employees, and address complaints and resolve problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; plus 5+ years of financial management experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strongly prefer either an advanced degree in a business-related field or CPA certification.

Skills

• Language Skills
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills
  • Ability to apply college-level mathematical concepts to help run the business.
• Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and other database programs.