SUMMARY: Manages and coordinates activities and operations of accounting department and staff. Assists with recruitment, HR and payroll.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, implements, and monitors systems for general accounting
• Responsible for invoicing, filing, billing, accounts receivables, accounts payables, bank reconciliation
• Provides all necessary information to Accountant as needed
• Proficient in QuickBooks and Excel
• Reviews, analyzes and reconciles all financial statements for the organization's accounting operation; establishes, develops, and/or recommends economic objectives and policies to management
• Prepares and analyzes financial and operational reports; prepares reports required by regulatory agencies, bank, investors and other external parties
• Coordinates preparation of corporate budgets and forecasts
• Manages monthly accounting close cycle; prepares month-end financial statements
• Reviews and analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital
• Installs, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures
• Analyzes, reviews and audits overall general ledger, accounts payable, and account receivable systems
• Maintains and manages department budget
• Hires, trains, supervises, motivates, and develops accounts payable staff
• Assigns duties and monitors quality of work; assures staff conforms to organizational policies and procedures and government regulations
• Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises employees within the department
• Indirectly supervises employees within the department
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; rewarding employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in accounting or finance or equivalent
• Two to four years related experience
• Proficient in QuickBooks and Excel
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Acute attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with all levels of management
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis and evaluation

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytics - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others; Keeps emotions under control
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality