Accounting Manager

• Coordinates training programs for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff;
• Manages the accounting staff who are responsible for financial reporting, billing, collections, payroll, and budget preparation;
• Reviews the work of accounting staff and provides edits/solutions for errors regarding the accounting treatment for specific transactions;
• Provides recommendations to management to improve efficiency of work-flow processes;
• Assists with interviewing and hiring accounting and financial staff.

• Verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling Accounts Payable and Receivable;
• Producing error-free accounting reports and presenting their results;
• Analyzing financial information and summarizing financial status;
• Spotting errors and suggesting ways to improve efficiency and spending;
• Providing technical support and advice to management;
• Establishing internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation;
• Overseeing preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets;
• Auditing accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations;
• Coordinating with outside auditors and providing needed information for the annual external audit;
• Reviewing and recommending modifications to accounting systems and procedures;
• Managing accounting assistants and staff accountants;
• Participating in financial standards setting and in forecast process;
• Managing the department's goal setting process;
• Preparing financial statements and produce budget according to schedule;
• Directing internal and external audits to ensure compliance;
• Planning, assigning and reviewing staff's work;
• Supporting month-end and year-end close process;
• Developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls;
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP principles;
• Liaising with our Financial Manager and Accounting Manager to improve financial procedures;
• Other duties may be assigned as need by management.

• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures;
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• Awareness of business trends;
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements;
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process;
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• Clear and concise communication skills;
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration required;
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Supervisor, Chief or Senior Accountant;
• Five years or more of related experience required;
• Certified Public Accountant designation highly preferred.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard;
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work;
• Light to moderate lifting may be required;
• Regular, predictable attendance is required; including quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate;
• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic);
• Ability to work in a confined area;
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period;
• Able to travel as needed.

The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.