What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Ainsworth Game Technology?
POSITION SUMMARY
Oversees day to day accounting operations including managing accounting team members, ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, accurately and timely addresses requests from internal and outside parties, evaluates and improves internal controls, accounting processes and procedures.
Reports to: Director of Finance – North America
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads month end close process
- Creates and maintains various complex accounting schedules and calculations for journal entries, reconciliations, and support schedules, also reviews those prepared by others
- Prepares journal entries for various operational, financial and other activities; reviews and posts journal entries prepared by others
- Prepares reconciliation of general ledger accounts, provides detail support and explanations; and reviews reconciliations prepared by others
- Assists with preparing and validating financial statements
- Maintains compliance with federal and state tax requirements and other regulatory agencies
- Prepares or coordinates with others for the weekly cash flow forecasts for payables processing and payments, and works with banking institution application for setting up payments, etc. as necessary
- Develops, documents accounting procedures, and enforces internal controls, identifying and mitigating risks in concert with other finance team members
- Manages, mentors, and develops finance team members as directed
- Evaluates and implements improvements of accounting processes and workflows as needed, working with applicable team members and others
- Provides support for audit and tax consultants requests
- Supports special project needs and performs other duties as assigned
- Ensures compliance with GAAP/IFRS, and company policies as applicable
- Reports to Director of Finance, coordinates with other Company management and staff
- Performs other duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- CPA or CMA
- Five years progressive accounting work experience including 3 years as a supervisor
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of GAAP / IFRS
- Advanced excel skills, skills with MS Office
- Demonstrated experience with month end close, reconciliations
- Ability to prioritize and work with deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High level attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Demonstrates accountability and integrity
- Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills
- Process improvement mindset
Preferred Skills
- Gaming manufacturing accounting experience
- Pronto 770 ERP system experience
Physical Requirements
- Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time while working at a computer
- Manual dexterity to operate a computer and handle documents
- Visual acuity to read regulatory documents and forms on a screen
- Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to exchange information
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Nevada Gaming registration.