Accounting Manager

Summary

The Accounting Manager provides guidance and oversight to the Central Office areas related to Accounts Payable, Payroll, Budget Control and other general type duties within the Accounting Department. This position ensures that all accounting information is consistently prepared and in compliance with Company Policy and US GAAP. The position will manage the day to day accounting activities of the accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general accounting areas and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of these processes.

The position will actively participate in the month end close process as directed by the VP Controller. This will include journal entries, general ledger account analysis, general ledger BS account reconciliations, etc.

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate a computer with Microsoft Windows-based programs. Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point. Must be a fast learner in using our in-house ERP system and/or SAP.
• Manage and Support the areas of Accounts Payable, Payroll and other General Accounting Areas
• Balance sheet management of assigned asset and liability accounts. Ensure monthly reconciliation of assigned accounts.
• Cash Management Duties and Account reconciliations.
• Property and Sales Tax Preparations and Accounting Duties
• Financial Audit Support
• Provide Analytical research and reporting as needed.
• Monitor areas of responsibility Policy and Procedures, update as necessary to ensure best practices.

Supervises Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budget and Payroll Department.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business related major (from four-year College or University); and 5 years experience in accounting or finance.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred but not required.

Language

Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Bi-lingual in Spanish is not required, but a plus.

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer

Skills:

To perform the job successfully an individual should have knowledge of E-Mail software, Accounting systems, SAP, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.