Accounting Manager

Perform and coordinate accounting duties within our organization. The Accounting Manager's responsibilities include preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, preparing tax returns, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned.

• Oversee general ledger, month/year-end procedures
• Oversee the accuracy and completeness of the departmental work instructions
• Assist with planning, assigning & directing work

Duties/Responsibilities of the Accounting Manager

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, general ledger accountability, and financial reporting, oversight of accounts payable and billing functions, as well as financial profitability analysis and other special projects as assigned.

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes
• Supervise and mentor the accounting team, providing guidance and support
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and manage audits as needed
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures
• Monitor cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting activities
• Collaborate with other departments to support overall business goals and initiatives
• Manage the general accounting function
• Oversees the completion of ledger accounts and financial statements
• Evaluates and makes appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes, ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization
• Provides financial projections by coordinating budget/forecast preparation; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial information; advising departments on the collection and analysis of data
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Maintains sufficient funds by forecasting cash requirements and obligations
• Minimizes legally required taxes by studying regulations, presenting tax strategies to management, and filing returns
• Accomplishes department and organization mission by completing related results as needed 
• Other duties as assigned 

For Supervisor & Managerial Jobs, add this information (if applicable) - Hires, motivates, trains, reviews performance, administers wages and salaries for direct staff.

Note: This description is an outline of the major recurring responsibilities of the job. It is not intended to be all-inclusive of the work to be performed. Other related job objectives, special assignments, and less significant responsibilities typically performed by the incumbent are not included.

Required skills/abilities of the Accounting Manager

• Must have strong organizational skills and be able to handle a variety of tasks concurrently
• Must have excellent communication skills to keep management informed regularly
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, tax laws, and cost control principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 

• Strong organizational and stress management skills

• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.

Knowledge, Education, and Experience of the Accounting Manager

• 4-year degree in accounting or related field required 
• CPA or CMA certification required
• 7 years’ experience in an accounting role in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), ERP systems, with advanced Excel skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience dealing with B2B accounts receivable and accounts payable, and in-depth knowledge of practices
• Experience dealing with cost accounting issues and multi-site integration preferred