Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager
Direct Hire
Rate range $130K $145K

Job Designation
The Accounting Manager leads the Accounting Team in achieving strategic objectives while aligning tasks with company policies and procedures. Ensures the timely completion and accuracy of accounting transactions and the compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Job Core Responsibilities
Ensure adherence to directed controls for all accounting transactions including accounts payable accounts receivable inventory payroll revenue recognition journal entries account reconciliations and other relevant key SOX controls
Establishes maintains and monitors department policies procedures and performance standards to meet or exceed company financial objectives
Supports supervises and drives month end close process to ensure accurate financial statements are reported and submitted timely
Monitors accounts receivable and ensures staff resources are dedicated to following up with delinquent and/or high risk accounts; Manages the accounts collection process to ensure appropriate procedures are employed to maximize cash receipts
Tracks and prepares periodic reports of department performance against objectives
Coordinates work flow and assignments to maximize department efficiency and effectiveness
Supervises and develops accounting personnel in order to meet departmental objectives
Leads and directs work for team of employees as defined by business needs
Manages staff selection performance development and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations
Other responsibilities as assigned

Education:

Bachelor degree required
Years Experience: 710 years of experience

Skills:
Experience in managing accounts payable/receivable and knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
SOX controls knowledge and experience required
Ability to plan and direct accounting efforts to meet team targets
Strong attention to detail good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize with changing situations
Capable of problem solving using analytical skills to interpret complex data/information
Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and database management tools