Senior Accounting Manager

Senior Accounting Manager:
This position will have oversight of the Company's accounting function and 2-3 employees directly reporting to this position.  This position will be instrumental in day-to-day accounting activities.  This position will work closely with the Corporate Controller in maintaining the Company's financial records and implementing appropriate controls.

Essential Functions

Coordinate daily and monthly accounting activities, as well as all aspects of month and year-end close
Manage all aspects of the general ledger
Develop methodologies for recurring journal entries including booking of payroll and benefit costs and reserve calculations
Lead the consolidation of financial information from acquisitions into parent financial system
Coordinate weekly cycle counting and reporting as well as annual physical inventory counts; oversee reconciliation of physical inventory accounting activities
Review bank reconciliations monthly
Compile and post monthly journal entries
Verify support schedules to general ledger control accounts; reconcile balance sheet accounts and review sales, cost of goods sold, and expense accounts for accuracy and make corrections as needed
Substantiate financial transactions and reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information and supporting documents
Prepare monthly financial management reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends, including comparisons to budget
Make certain all financial reporting deadlines are met
Maintain annual budget files and assist in budget preparation
Direct, monitor and evaluate the activities and performance of accounting personnel; provide back up of all positions as needed and revise procedures as required
Work with division accounting personnel to implement best practices and monitor processes and procedures
Monitor company-wide compliance with internal accounting policies
Ensure that accounting processes used within the Company meet GAAP requirements
Assist external auditors as required
Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting guidance and regulations
Assist Corporate Controller with a variety of other tasks/projects as necessary
This position may require occasional travel - less than 10% of the time

Minimum Qualifications

CPA
Minimum of seven (7) years general accounting experience required
Two to four (2-4) years public accounting experience preferred
Experience dealing with inventory preferred

Experience with opening balance sheet / purchase accounting preferred
Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment
Knowledge and experience in accounting and financial disciplines
Experience in the construction industry preferred
Advanced word processing and spreadsheet skills
Well-developed participatory management and administrative skills, with proven ability to recruit, train and motivate personnel
Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of management, co-workers and subordinates
Well organized with strong analytical and reasoning abilities
Attention to detail required, must be a self-starter
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills