Accounting Manager

About the role

The Accounting Manager oversees the accounting team, ensuring accurate financial statements and proper record-keeping. Key responsibilities include managing the month-end close process, preparing financial reports, assisting with budgeting, and overseeing inventory and tax processes.

Responsibilities

• Generate and audit financial statements monthly, quarterly, and annually while adhering to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Lead and mentor the accounting team, delegating tasks and reviewing work for timeliness and accuracy.
• Provide training and development tools to improve staff performance.
• Oversee inventory data and support the inventory department with cycle counts and full count physical inventories.
• Process state sales tax and use returns monthly or quarterly.
• Reconcile sales tax general ledger accounts and assist with state registrations as needed.
• Manage the process of generating labor and overhead rates annually.
• Aid the controller in budget implementation and maintenance, reporting on monthly budget variances, and assisting with process improvements and internal controls.
• Document accounting procedures and coordinate with outside tax accountants at fiscal year-end.
• Perform account reconciliations monthly, approve accounts payable cash outflows weekly, and reconcile bank accounts monthly.
• Oversee the fixed asset and depreciation process and generate weekly general ledger payroll/benefits journal entries.
• Document key performance indicators monthly and assist with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ethical judgment.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.
• 2-5 years accounting experience.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Cost accounting experience preferred.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, professional correspondence, and memos.
• Mathematical skills, including ability to calculate discounts, gross margin, financial ratios, proportions, and percentages.
• Reasoning ability, including applying common sense understanding to conduct detailed written or oral instructions.
• Computer skills, particularly proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.