Accounting Manager

JOB SUMMARY – The Accounting Manager provides inspiration, direction, training, resources and assistance to employees of the Accounting department by employing the general accounting processes of record keeping and ensuring the integrity of the Accounting department is aligned with our Vision Statement and meets the internal and external needs of the Funds

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify, develop and direct work flow tasks with accounting staff to ensure understanding of job functions and integrity of data
• Assist staff in the preparation of annual reports and filings, for example: 5500 and 990 tax returns, budget reports, overhead allocations, filing 1099’s and annual reports
• Analyze all bank accounts to ensure the maintenance of target balances, adherence to the Plan’s banking policy and service agreements
• Meet regularly with individuals or team to review performance and or goal setting
• Resolve employee performance issues and promote a healthy working environment within the department
• Process, review and reconcile payroll data for bargaining unit and exempt employees
• Reviews Kronos software to makes sure hours are recorded accurately for payroll
• Initiate 401(k) transfers to IBEW Investments office
• Initiate flexible spending transfers to service provider
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports for NEBF DC Plan / Fidelity
• Review/prepare monthly financial statements and contribution reports
• Work with external auditors in gathering/preparing documents as requested
• Communicate with Plan banking relationship manager’s to update / investigate / terminate transactions as required
• Prepare Workman’s Compensation audit reporting
• Prepare annual discrimination analysis reports for the 401(k) and Benefit Resource offices
• Prepare monthly cash flow report for Investment office
• Process daily and weekly disbursements requests from the FMCP V3 system
• Review status of the accounts receivable reconciliation and receivable transaction requests
• Manage and analyze status of control accounts for payable and receivable
• Review accounts payable vouchers prepared for payment, as needed
• Maintain fixed asset software for inventory control and asset valuation reporting
• Assist in preparation of monthly/yearly task calendar
• Participate or facilitate in leadership and production meetings
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• CPA/CMA or CPA candidate required
• 7 years progressive accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other related field or equivalent experience required
• Knowledge of ERISA and employee benefit plans
• Familiarity with Taft-Hartley Multi-Employer benefit plans is preferred
• Must be well organized and have strong communication, presentation and leadership skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong technical skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates ability to manage complex issues while maintaining a flexible, positive, and cooperative demeanor
• Responds in a timely manner to operations leaders and stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making
• Troubleshoots assigned issues, gathers evidence, and investigates all relevant information with participants, vendors, and internal departments to resolve the problem in a cooperative and collaborative manner

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem as necessary.