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SUMMARY:

Responsible for managing, coordinating, and directing corporate-wide accounting and financial services.
Compensation: $115,000.00 per year
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises staff including hiring, training, evaluating performance, providing compensation recommendations, and performance management.
• Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Develops and maintains relationships with external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
• Evaluates organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards and their impact upon corporate activities; recommends policy and procedural changes as required.
• Provides direction, advisement, and assistance to organizational units regarding accounting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
• Oversees insurance renewal requests.
• Oversees the management of the expense reporting system.
• Oversees all month- and year-end activity.
• Leads and/or participates in department or cross-functional projects ensuring the project meets requirements and deadlines; communicates with the team throughout the process to keep the team well-informed of changes and ensures adoption of new processes.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field; AND five (5) years of professional accounting experience, two (2) years of which were in a managerial role; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge:

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training.
• Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees, and managing in a team environment
• Principles and practices of accounting operations and management.
• Practices of reviewing financial documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Applicable policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Financial record-keeping and accounting practices and techniques.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.

Required Skills:

• Planning, organizing, and administering a comprehensive financial management and reporting program.
• Overseeing and coordinating the conduct of comprehensive annual financial audits.
• Planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff.
• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
• Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.
• Interpreting, applying, and explaining corporate policies and procedures.
• Interpreting, applying, and explaining complex federal, state, and local laws related to the areas of responsibility
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Using tact, discretion, and prudence in dealing with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Compiling, researching, and reviewing financial figures for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

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Benefits
When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.