Accounting Manager

Job Overview:

The Accounting department records and maintains all financial data required for company financial statements.

The General Ledger Accounting Manager oversees the workflow and productivity of the Accounting team and ensures company transactions are recorded properly and reporting accurately. As the senior member of the accounting team, the Manager possesses a comprehensive understanding of general ledger processes and resolves any escalated issues. The manager provides technical and non-technical guidance to the accounting team and prioritizes and delegates workflow based on complexity and availability of team resources.

Essential Responsibilities:

Oversees the workflow and productivity of General Ledger Accounting Team

Delegates and prioritizes assignments based on complexity and availability of team resources

Implements procedural and policy changes to improve departmental workflow

Develops, enforces, and maintains company accounting policies

Maintains accuracy and integrity of financial software system and financial statements

Communicates and interacts with CFO, B&H departments, and external accountants as needed to keep them updated and to resolve issues and problems

Prepares financial statements for management reporting needs and banking institutions

Facilitates and manages the external auditing process

Oversees design and implementation of accounting control processes

Provides training and guidance to all members of the general ledger accounting team

Additional Responsibilities:

As assigned by Director of Accounting

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong management and leadership skills

Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards and internal controls

Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills

Proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives and driving operations effeciencies

Articulate communicator and analytical thinker

Professional phone demeanor

Excellent writing skills

Detail-oriented and quick thinker

Preferred Education, Experience and Licenses:

Minimum 5 years managing a team

Minimum 7 years of general accounting experience

Utilization of Microsoft Office programs

BA in Accounting

Physical Environment/Occupational Risks

N/A