Manager, Accounting

Overview

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Manager, Accounting

Job Purpose

Job Purpose

The Manager, Accounting is responsible for implementing policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls through leadership of assigned area. In addition, this position will have the potential to lead a team of accounting professionals.

Essential Responsibilities

Percent Of Responsibilities

Responsibility

% Of Time

Delivery of accurate, timely and relevant financial information to internal and external customers. Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles in assigned areas of responsibility.

25%

Develop and execute control procedures related to preparation and review of accounting transactions, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations of assigned areas.  

25%

Communicate with management concerning, but not limited to, departmental activities, workflows, and accountable for team results.

25%

Lead execution of operational goals, including process efficiencies, internal and external business partner relationships, and team development.

25%

Disclaimer

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education

Required Education

Course of Study

Bachelor's Degree

Accounting, Business Administration or Finance

Preferred Education

Preferred Education

Course of Study

Master's Degree

Accounting, Business Administration or Finance and/or CPA

Relevant Experience

Relevant Experience

Supervisory Experience

6 - 10 yrs minimum

1 - 5 yrs minimum

Language Requirements

Language(s) Required

Language(s) Preferred

English

English

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

·   Maintain proficient knowledge of accounting theories and principles; apply knowledge to work assignments and projects.

·   Intense focus on detail and accuracy of work.

·   Ability to maintain the highest level confidentiality.

·   Strong PC skills including proficiency with the primary Microsoft Office applications with advanced skills in Excel.

·   Experience with ERP systems, like PeopleSoft, JDE, Oracle, SAP etc.

·   Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects/tasks simultaneously to drive solutions that meet or surpass business expectations and deliver project milestones on-time and within budget.

·   Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.

·   Ability to understand and follow instructions and work independently to solve for complex problems

·   Ability to multitask and prioritize work accordingly.

·   CPA preferred

·   Exceptional problem resolution and process improvement skills.

·   Superior analytical, organizational, decision-making and project management skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Preferred

Environmental Factors

Department

Environmental Factors

SSC Light: Physical Demands: While performing the essential functions of this position, the associate is regularly required to sit, use hands or fingers to handle, hold or feel objects, tools or controls, talk, see, hear and perform repetitive movements with both hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk on carpet, tile or concrete Working Conditions: Majority of the time will be spent indoors in a traditional office environment. Safety Risk Factors: The employee is rarely required to twist back and/or neck and walk on a slippery or cluttered floor surface. Overall Required Equipment a personal computer, telephone, printer, copy machine, fax machine and other general office supplies and equipment. Pulling Requirement 20 lbs. Lifting Requirement 20 lbs.

Location and Travel Requirements

Location

Travel Percent, Overnight & Motus

Travel Percent

Overnight

Motus Eligible

Addendum

Retail Accounting

In-depth knowledge of inventory procedures

Works across all departments within the organization

Apply expanded accounting knowledge to various accounting transactions

Performs extensive data analysis

Ability to meet deadlines on a weekly, period and quarterly basis

Perform review of contractual obligations and determine proper accounting treatment

Ability to identify and research complex transactions with appropriate resolution

Ability to initiate recommendations and process improvements

Ability to develop management reporting for performance and key metrics

Perform administrative management functions

Accounts Receivable

In-depth knowledge of accounts receivable functions, including billing and collection tasks

Apply In-depth accounting knowledge to various accounting transactions

Performs extensive data analysis

Works across all departments within the organization

Ability to initiate recommendations and process improvements

Ability to identify and research complex transactions with appropriate resolution

Ability to develop management reporting for performance and key metrics

Ability to meet deadlines on a weekly, period and quarterly basis

Works with external 3rd party processors

Apply revenue recognition accounting principles

Perform review of contractual obligations and determine proper accounting treatment

Perform administrative management functions