Accounting Manager

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The Accounting Manager works under the supervision of the current CFO. This position is a member of the accounting team for the company and establishes financial controls by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting financial information.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations, including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition for entities under the company structure.
• Assist with month-end closing (entries, reports, reconciliations, trial balance, and variance to budget explanations to CFO).
• Prepare internal financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and departments and assists with the monthly consolidated financials for the parent company.
• Manages the completion of requirements for the company's financial audits, the credit facility lender, inventory appraisal and external accountants.
• Manages the completion of weekly forecasts for company's cash availability and line of credit availability relating to receivables and inventory.
• Manages the completion of requirements for the company's corporate tax filings.
• Coordinates with Corporate Human Resources Manager/Director to ensure weekly payroll for the company's employees is generated, reviewed and approved
• Coordinates the company's benefits programs and human resources requirements with the Corporate Human Resources Manager/Director.
• Assists the CFO/Corporate Financial Analyst with accounting financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, and analyzing variances.
• Maintains accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts, defining accounting policies and procedures, and establishing internal controls.
• Project work from CFO, COO & CEO as directed and other ad hoc duties as required.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting/Finance.
• CPA with minimum four years' prior experience in public accounting is preferred.
• Experience managing multiple company industries focused on wholesale/distribution, retail stores, manufacturing and construction.
• Experience with international companies.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including the ability to operate computerized accounting, specifically Microsoft Dynamics - GP and spreadsheet programs.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.

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