Accounting Manager

Job Summary

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)

·         Oversee general ledger, month/year-end procedures

·         Oversee the accuracy and completeness of the departmental work instructions

·         Assist with planning, assigning & directing work

·         Supervise AP/AR teams, as well as UK accounting personnel

Duties/Responsibilities

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; 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

• 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

• 4-year degree in accounting or related field required
• CPA or CMA certification preferred
• 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

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

The applicant must be able to read, write, and understand English fluently. Qualified candidates should be able to speak effectively to customers about company products and how they perform. The applicant must possess the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Candidates must have a strong command of computer desktop tools such as MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) to assist in completing essential duties. Effectively demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Syteline experience is preferred but not required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES & COMPETENCIES:

Leadership

• Vision & Strategic Thinking: Clear vision for the possible…thinks ahead about outcomes.
• Energy: Exhibits strong desire to achieve success.
• Problem-Solver: Objectively and logically recognizes and solves problems.

Interpersonal & Teamwork

• Team Player: Reaches out to overcome walls; overcomes "we-they" relationships; approachable and earns respect for focus on "company" interests.
• Communication: Speaks confidently and effectively in one-on-one, team and public settings; writes clearly and concisely.
• Persuasive: Exhibits persuasiveness in changing situations and effectively finds win-win solutions.

Personal & Intellectual

• Integrity: Sets example; doesn't ethically cut corners; earns trust and respect.
• Intelligence: A "quick study" demonstrates the ability to absorb new information rapidly.
• Leading-Edge: Constantly looking for best practice benchmarks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the person is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, reach with arms and hands, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear.  The person must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30lbs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The Associate should be able to see, hear and understand speech, communicate, lift computer equipment, supplies and materials, and use office equipment and computers.  If requested by an applicant or employee, we may provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties required of personnel so classified. We have the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the person is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time and an air-conditioned and heated office.  The noise level is occasionally high.

FreeFlight Systems & Flight Data Systems is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.