Apparatus Repair & Engineering, Inc. (AR&E) has been involved in the community for over 25 years. We specialize in electric motors, pumps, generators, and controls. We are looking for a talented Accounting Manager to join our team. Our benefits include company paid Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Training Opportunities and 401K options to our team members. 

As an Accounting Manager for AR&E you will be responsible for all accounting duties, to include A/P, A/R, Reconciliations, Quarter Closes, Yearly Closes, Payroll, Petty Cash, and other accounting functions. The Accounting Manager will be a primary customer support contact to customer’s and vendor’s and is therefore responsible for continually communicating to provide an exceptional customer experience.

Description of the broad function & scope of position:

• Responsible for all aspects of accounting (accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, general ledger entries, bank reconciliation, credit card expense report reconciliation, cash applications, collections, and payroll)
• Responsible for delivering timely and accurate financial processing, month end close, cash management reports, and balance sheet reconciliation
• Responsible for cash management, including performing ACH payments and maintaining lines of credit
• Maintain professional banking relationships
• Process new customer credit references and assign credit limits and terms
• Coordinate and direct the development and preparation of budgets, forecasts, and projections
• Review payroll taxes and ensure timely payment of payroll and corporate taxes by payroll service
• Prepare State Sales & Use Taxes: quarterly; semi-annually; or annually for MD, VA, WV, DC, & PA
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, bank reports, and various detailed analysis reports, including MISC-1099 for sales agents
• Maintain files and comply with record retention requirements
• Process payroll using a payroll service
• Hire and terminate employees (Onboarding and Offboarding)
• Gather appropriate information from employees and maintain personnel files
• Update and post company paid holidays
• Maintain employee vacation records
• Notify employees when time and attendance records have been satisfied to join the various benefit programs, including health, and Simple IRA programs
• Notify terminating employees of the COBRA insurance act and how to obtain its benefits
• File benefit forms with the various agencies
• Act as liaison between department managers and staffing agencies when utilizing temporary employees
• Negotiate the company’s insurance policies annually or as often as fiscally beneficial (physical damage, liability, worker’s compensation) and oversee the claims submission process to ensure loss control measures are being adhered to
• Coordinate health care for employees involved in on-the-job accidents, report the information to the insurance company, maintain government forms required in such an event, and maintain accident records
• Meet with the various agencies, on an annual basis, that maintain the benefit programs and review costs and benefits
• Support a proactive safety environment, with emphasis on good housekeeping techniques
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Strong leadership, management, and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities with superior numeric skills
• Possess well-developed interpersonal and communication, verbal, and written skills
• Must be result and profit oriented with the ability to balance other business considerations and perform multifaceted projects
• Must be highly motivated and have the ability to function independently and multi-task
• Must be detail oriented
• Ability to manage and direct employees
• Ability to resolve employee conflicts, problems, and complaints
• Expert computer skills – proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook with emphasize on using a merge program that transfers data to the appropriate forms
• Proficient Adobe Editor
• Proficient in QuickBooks
• Ability to learn new software’s quickly

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Business, combined with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Accounting/Finance

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, drug screen, physical exam, and valid drivers license.