Accounting Manager

At Hercules, Inc., our customer-centric approach, and obsessive desire to develop creative solutions has allowed us to develop four highly refined solution engines to help our customers prosper - manufacturing, sourcing, warehousing, and fulfillment.

JOB SUMMARY:

Manage the general accounting function and financial resources for all segments of the company.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP
• Generate reports to assist management in financial decision-making
• Lead the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies; review and approve account reconciliations in alignment with internal clearing policies
• Prepare and file various compliance returns, such as property tax returns and annual Secretary of State renewals, while providing timely and accurate submissions
• Conduct income statement and variance analysis to support business decisions
• Understand and oversee the flow of financial information across systems; leverage this knowledge to ensure data accuracy and identify gaps
• Recommend and implement improvements to streamline accounting procedures and enhance efficiency
• Collaborate in the development of budgets and forecasts; provide supporting analysis and insights
• Calculate, track, and report broker commissions accurately and in a timely manner
• Review and approve AP and AR transactions; assist with collections as needed
• Manage customer, vendor, and item set-up in the ERP system (NetSuite)
• Conduct variance analysis to identify financial trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement
• Ensure accurate entry and maintenance of financial transactions in the ERP system (NetSuite); confirm data utilized to track progress on key performance indicators (KPIs) is complete and accurate
• Prepare, post, review, and approve daily journal entries
• Assist in monitoring and managing cash activity and balances
• Assist with payroll administration, including processing sales commission calculations and posting payroll 
• Serve as a proactive driver of operational and process improvements across all areas of responsibility
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
• 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience required; prior supervisory experience preferred
• ERP software experience required; Oracle (NetSuite) preferred
• Ability to handle sensitive financial data, including payroll, incentive, and commission details, with the highest level of confidentiality
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 
• Approximately 10% travel required to other company locations
• Competencies utilized: active listening, critical thinking, decision making, negotiation, service orientation, problem solving, time management, attention to detail
• Applicants chosen for employment will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug screening

OTHER: 

• Regular in-office presence required
• This position requires near constant repetitive motions, sitting, standing, and using both hands
• Constant exposure to indoor climate-controlled office environment; occasional exposure to non climate-controlled warehouse
• Compliance with all company, government, and customer guidelines for personal and customer safety protections