Accounting/Payroll Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accounting Manager shall be responsible for planning, managing and execution of all financial, accounting and payroll processes . This role requires advanced accounting expertise and strategic insight to support executive management in decision-making on fiscal matters, while ensuring compliance with US GAAP standards, tax regulations and payroll accuracy. This is an onsite position, requiring regular attendance in the office.

DUTIES AND REPOSNBILITIES:

· Manages all accounting operations including bookkeeping, financial statements, general ledger, , accounts payable, cash reconciliation, budgeting, tax compliance, inventory accounting, revenue recognition, and conducting ad hoc financial analyses.

· Plans, manages and executes all financial and accounting processes ensuring timely month-end and year-end financial closing while supporting the consolidation of financial date for ZUSA’s subsidiaries.

· Maintains all accounting records and leads/manages monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing, as well as preparing internal financial reports for management.

· Analyzes accounts and records to identify discrepancies and promptly reports them to senior management with recommendation for actionable solutions to prevent further issues.

· Develops and maintains efficient accounting systems, and internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and enhance operational accuracy.

· Provides strategic insights through financial forecasting and long-term financial planning, while recommending improvements in ZUSA’s accounting functions to senior management.

· Works with external CPA firm to prepare consolidated tax filings of ZUSA and its subsidiaries.

· Maintains and supervises quarterly reviews and annual audits.

· Ensures compliance with US GAAP standards and tax regulations by preparing and filing necessary federal and state reports and advising senior management on tax and compliance requirements.

· Supports winddown of manufacturer subsidiary in concert with external accounting firms.

· Completes required US Census survey accurately and on time.

• Manages ZUSA’s commercial banking relationship(s) to support its banking needs and facilitate access to appropriate credit resources.
• Monitors daily cash flows to ensure adequate liquidity for operation’s needs.
• Participates in management and vendor meetings.

PAYROLL PROCESSING AND OVERSIGHT:

· Processes payroll for a small team using Paylocity, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.

· Reconciles payroll with the general ledger and ensure proper classification of payroll expenses.

· Addresses payroll-related inquiries and ensure timely submission of tax filings and other required documentation.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

· Full time; flexibility required, including occasional weekends.

· Light physical demands including occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds.

· Repetitive work performed at a computer workstation.

· Adherence to all company personnel and safety policies and procedures.

· All other duties and responsibilities are determined by the individual department and/or reasonably assigned from time to time.

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

· Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline.

· 6 to 10 years of experience in the accounting field, preferably within industries such as import/export and logistics, food manufacturing or retail.

· 3 years’ experience as an Accounting Manager or higher including demonstrated supervisory and management experience.

· Experience with ERP systems or accounting software.

· Strong knowledge of US GAAP financial reporting, accounting practices and cost accounting and management roles, preferably with US public company.

· Proficient knowledge of payroll.

· Experience using QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively convey thoughts, ideas and other information to stakeholders across the organization, while demonstrating clarity, precision, and active listening.

· Must be tactful, discrete, flexible.

· Ability to exercise independent judgement, discretion and make sound business decisions.

· Possesses strong critical thinking skills with the ability to successfully solve practical problems and handle a variety of situations and work pressures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

· CPA or CMA designation.

· Experience with Paylocity.