Accounting Manager

Essential Functions

• Proficient with Google Suite applications including Gmail, Docs and Sheets
• Communicate effectively in person or by using telecommunications with our clients and fellow coworkers and generally enjoy working with a diverse clientele
• Identifying and correcting inefficiencies within the accounting department
• Preparing financial reports
• Tracking revenue and expenses
• Automating routine accounting tasks
• Monthly and year-end closing
• Audit ledger entries
• Maintain financial transparency
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to multitask and work autonomously within established procedures and practices with limited supervision, set priorities, meet deadlines, work under pressure and adjust to change
• Strong decision-making, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Assisting with the training of new and promoted Clark Simson Miller employees
• Assisting as needed with the training of programs and curriculums
• Collaborating with management to organize and implement training programs
• Ensure training completion with appropriate follow up training as needed

Core Competencies

• Personnel - Follows applicable laws and regulations for handling sensitive and confidential files and information. Reports any issues or concerns immediately to their direct supervisor or HR manager.
• Training - Follows all training documents and schedules. Judgment: Makes effective choices. Uses data and facts to make day to day decisions and involves others as needed. Recognizes what might be a problem and informs those who can correct it.
• Client centered - Serve the Client- Shows care and concern when serving our clients and their needs. Asks questions in order to understand their needs. Uses policies and information in order to exceed the Client’s expectations. Finds the right resources (people and/or tools) at the right time in order to resolve any requests.
• Execution and Results - Get results. Ensures work is done thoroughly and correctly focusing on top priority tasks which are established by manager first. Makes a consistent effort to get results. Acts with a sense of urgency to ensure deadlines are met. Takes action to resolve problems so work can be completed in a timely manner.
• Planning and Improvement - Plan for and improve work. Accepts responsibility and meets expectations for own work. Identifies steps needed in order to carry out work required.
• Influence and Communicate - Listens to others and asks questions about what is needed. Communicates in a respectful and professional manner.
• Ethics and Compliance - Follows all company policies and procedures. Shows integrity and ethical behavior in all work situations.

Physical Activities

• Moves, lifts, carries supplies weighing less than 20 pounds without assistance.
• Creates documents, reports, etc. using a writing instrument or computer.
• Ability to enter and locate information on a computer.
• Visually verifies and/or reads information.
• Sits for an extended period of time.
• Must be physically present in the office as the needs of the business dictates.