Accounting Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the month end close process by efficiently assigning and reviewing work and providing hands on preparation/review of the financial statement consolidation
• Responsible for the scheduling and supervision of day-to-day duties of a staff accountant, as well as assessing and conducting annual performance reviews, quarterly performance check-ins and providing coaching and mentoring to accounting staff as needed
• Ensure proper revenue and expense recognition
• Responsible for the review and approval of adjusting and general journal entries before posting to the general and subsidiary ledger accounts
• Responsible for the analysis of balance sheet accounts and related account reconciliations
• Work with accounting staff and department stakeholders to manage open accruals
• Maintain and monitor policies and procedures for accounting and finance functions to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations
• Evaluate, identify, and improve areas of potential exposure and internal control weakness
• Proficient in accounting and finance research; providing updates and recommendations on necessary treatment and reporting changes as rules and regulations change
• Support the annual audit process and assist with tax preparation activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance or relevant experience
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior managerial or staff oversight experience
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, specific to Excel and Outlook
• Very strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain interdepartmental relationships
• High level of initiative with ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage projects
• Experience with financial statement consolidations and not-for-profit accounting is preferred, but not required
• NetSuite or similar cloud-based ERP software experience is a plus
• CPA license a plus

Compensation

This role offers a salary range of $80,000-$95,000. The final salary is determined by carefully considering the applicant's background, experience, and qualifications. Base pay may vary significantly based on geographic location, job-specific knowledge, skills, and overall experience.

This role is classified as Full-time, exempt. This role is bonus eligible based on club wide goals.

Additional benefits & perks

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