JOB FILLED - Accounting Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:    

Performs various financial duties while managing the Accounting staff, to support financial reporting for the company, in accordance with GAAP standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following as well as other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

• Manage Accounting Department including staff of 3 consisting of Accounts Receivable & Credit Specialist, Accounts Payable Clerk, and Inventory Mgmt Clerk.
• Shows effective leadership by ensuring the staff has the proper training of processes, time management, and are well organized.
• Participate in month end close and consolidation process, including cash reconciliations, analysis of accounts and monthly activity.
• Prepare journal entries and post to the General Ledger as appropriate…daily, bi-weekly, monthly, annually.
• Ensure monthly commission reports are prepared and presented timely, by the date stated in the contract.
• Review transactions and ensure adherence to GAAP.
• Recommend and implement business process improvements.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial reporting packages for the company and trusts.
• Prepare recommendations for improving organizations accounting operations.
• Assist in the periodic budgeting/forecasting processes.
• Assist in annual CPA review and audit.
• Provide timely reports daily, weekly, monthly and annually.
• Assist in the preparation of governmental related returns and forms (Payroll tax, Sales Tax, Property Tax, Value Added Tax, etc.).
• Review credit balances, refunds, and adjustments.
• Reconcile, correct and apply adjustments to billing records.
• Ensure strict confidentiality of financial records.
• Assist and work with external accounting and banking personnel for annual review process.
• Daily cash reporting and timecard review and approval.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• 5+ years’ experience in Accounting and Management.
• Experience with International Accounting and Foreign Currency translation strongly desired.
• Prior experience with Epicor Accounting system is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures with conformance to the prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information.
• Bilingual English/Spanish desired, but not necessary.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work with general mathematical concepts.
• Possess a high level of problem solving and analytical abilities.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be well organized and a self-starter.
• Must possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities.
• Must be able to meet tight deadlines and take responsibility for timely and accurate completion of tasks assigned.
• Must be even-tempered and team spirited.
• Must be able to make sound independent decisions based on available data.
• Must be able to work with a variety of personalities in an effective manner.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• HSA Plan
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• 401k(match)
• Flexible schedule