Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Summary/Objective:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for areas relating to the accounting function and financial reporting. This position is responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly accounting tasks and activities. This position is a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger analysis, financial reporting, year-end review preparation and the support of budget, forecast, and other reporting activities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management and Reporting

• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, forecasts, and annual budgets

• Establish and maintain internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other relevant financial reporting standards

• Manage cash flow, including monitoring income, financial commitments, and banking requirements

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes

• Maintain fixed assets records and manage depreciation calculations

• Coordinate with external auditors and manage the annual review process

2. Team Leadership and Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop the accounting department, including but not limited to senior accountants, accountants, accounting clerk, accounts payable, accounts receivable and other accounting team members.

• Establish performance goals and conduct regular evaluations

• Identity training needs and coordinate professional development opportunities for team members

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within the accounting department

3. Process Improvement and Compliance

• Analyze departmental workflows to enhance efficiency while maintaining accuracy and internal controls

Stay current with changes in accounting standards and tax regulations

Manage tax planning throughout the fiscal year and assist with annual corporate tax return filing

• Implement and maintain accounting software systems

4. Strategic Planning and Analysis

• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making

• Analyze job costing transactions and monitor project profitability

• Develop and present short- and long-term financial objectives and policies to leadership

• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insight and support overall goals

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; master's degree preferred≤
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in a management role
• CPA certification preferred
• strong knowledge of GAAP, tax regulations and financial reporting standards
• Experience with accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks) and advanced Excel skills

Skills and Competencies:

• Advanced financial analysis and modeling skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities

• Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Key Performance Indicators:

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting

• Successful completion of annual audits with minimal findings

• Achievement of departmental efficiency goals

• Stati development and retention rates

• excellent management and supervisory skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Excellent organizational and time management skills

* Proficient in accounting softwares

* Proficient in Microsoft Office Sute or similar software

Interdepartmental Collaboration:

This role requires close collaboration with all departments to provide financial support and insights. The Accounting Manager will work particularly closely with the Controller and executive leadership.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration required.

• Eight years or more of related experience is required.

• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred but not a requirement.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly requried to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, salary exempt position.

Travel

No travel is currently expected for this position.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Dutes, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Note. This position is classified, exempt from overtime compensation and as per US Department of Labor

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