Accounting Manager

James Marine, Inc.

Accounting Manager

Location: Paducah, KY

Who we are:

Our family-owned company began with twenty-five employees and has a proud history of extraordinary service and growth to the inland waterways. With over 1,300 employees in the JMI family of companies, we have 12 locations across Kentucky and Louisiana. We proudly promote a diverse workforce with an inclusive culture that encourages creativity and a positive team environment.

Job Summary:

The Accounting Manager works within the Accounting Department to oversee the daily operations of multiple companies. Some of the Accounting Manager’s duties includes: ensuring the timely and accurate preparation and delivery of financial statements and reporting, maintaining proper books and records, and ensuring all work is completed in accordance with company, state, and federal policy and regulations. 

The Accounting Manager serves as the point of contact between different parts of the Accounting Department, such as accounts receivable and accounts payable, the sales team, the operations team, as well as external parties, such as vendors, customers, or lenders.

What you’ll get:

• 8 paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Health, dental, vision and supplemental benefits.
• Expanded medical services program.
• Wellness program.
• Life insurance.
• 401(K) matching.
• Employee discounts.
• Referral bonuses.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee and maintain the general and subsidiary ledgers, including but not limited to accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, fixed assets and depreciation, accounts payable, accrued expenses, notes payable, revenues, and expenses.
• Complete month-end close on assigned companies by the 10^th day of the following month.
• Prepare monthly bank account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Responsible for balancing intercompany transactions.
• Process payroll for select companies and record payroll journal entries.
• Oversee billing and accounts receivable collections.
• Oversee purchase orders and accounts payable invoices.
• Maintain inventory records and usage reports.
• Keep records of all charters and leases, including regular review and updating of rates.
• Maintain historical records by filing documents.
• Assist with various external audits by providing requested documents and paperwork, answering inquiries, and resolving any discrepancies.
• Stay current and comply with all applicable company, local, state, and federal regulations and policies.
• Ensure the proper operation of internal controls and procedures.
• Assist with or prepare various tax returns, such as tangible personal property, watercraft, fuel, and sales and use tax.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and present financial reports to management personnel on a regular basis, including explanations for significant changes in accounts.
• Maintain detailed cost analysis by department and prepare budgets and projections as requested.
• Act as a point of contact between different parts of the Accounting Department, such as accounts receivable and accounts payable, the sales team, the operations team, as well as external parties, such as vendors, customers, or lenders.
• Assist the Chief Financial Officer and/or Controller with special projects, as needed.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or university; or 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles is required. 
• Prior experience in the marine transportation industry is beneficial to the role but not required for hire. 
• CPA license is welcomed but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Clear written and verbal communications.
• Basic mathematical skills, including ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and understand and calculate ratios, percentages, and fractions.
• Strong time management skills, including organization, prioritization, and problem-solving.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Exceptional customer service and communications skills.
• Ability to interact, collaborate, and respond to customers, vendors/suppliers, auditors, and employees.
• Attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy.
• Self-starter, with ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze documents, business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to recognize and define problems, perform research, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Effective at preparing and delivering presentations to management, customers, internal and external auditors, and employees, as well as responding to questions.
• Proficiency with computers, especially bookkeeping software and strong typing skills, plus an adept ability to learn various software programs.
• High level of accountability, accuracy, and efficiency, especially when multitasking.
• Act with integrity, honesty, and uphold company values.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.