Accounting Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all functions of the accounting department including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Cost Accounting.
• Oversee and provide guidance to accounting staff to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and ongoing professional development.
• Provide oversight to cost accountants regarding quoting, order pricing, and pricing file updates.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all financial reports.
• Review the accounting staff’s month end close work, including files, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Perform assigned month end closing duties.
• Prepare monthly financial statement files for review by VP of Finance.
• Maintain and improve internal controls.
• Aid in the annual budget process, including analysis, preparation, and supporting documentation.
• Aid in the coordination and preparation of the annual financial statement audit.
• Support the implementation of new accounting standards as required to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Review and approve weekly check runs prepared by Accounts Payable.
• Review monthly credit card files prepared by Accounts Payable for accuracy.
• Prepare Sales & Use Tax returns in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Assist in preparation of the property tax returns.
• Support the Accounts Receivable functions as needed (cover vacation), including invoicing, recording cash receipts, and credit acknowledgement on orders.
• Deposits/scans daily customer checks received.
• Understand the food safety hazards of their job and follow the employee GMPs and other procedures to ensure food safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA certificate preferred
• Five or more years of experience in public accounting or private industry
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Previous supervisory experience
• Sound judgment and initiative
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines required
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team