About Sensys Gatso

Sensys Gatso USA, part of the Sensys Gatso Group in Sweden, is celebrating our 61st year in photo enforcement. Sensys Gatso has a global footprint that extends to over 50,000 installations in 60 countries. Our services are based on innovative hardware, unique software, and tailor-made solutions, on a foundation of five-star support and maintenance. We are firmly committed to improving traffic behavior, in close cooperation with our clients. Our mission is to enhance road safety and save lives by changing the driving behavior of motorists.

Objective

The Company is seeking a dynamic leader for our accounting team. The ideal candidate is a sharp, motivated individual with attention to detail and ability to take full ownership of assigned tasks. The Accounting Manager will oversee the day-to-day administration of the accounting team, run the month-end close, and drive efficiency and accuracy of reporting. 

Essential Functions/Job Duties

- Oversee and manage the accounting team responsible for banking, accounts payable, prepaids, accruals, intercompany, and general expenses. 

- Develop, lead, evaluate and mentor the accounting team. 

- Manage the revenue process from preparing client invoices to analyzing monthly revenue trends.

- Develop accurate tracking for fixed assets and inventory components. 

- Run month-end close processes including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closing reports. 

- Participate in month-end closing meetings with Senior Management (President, CFO, Director of Finance). 

- Assist in preparing the annual budget and semi-annual reforecasts. 

- Perform budget to actual analyses on a monthly basis, interpret KPIs, and key trends. 

- Prepare cash forecast and review cash flow daily to avoid overdrafts.

- Lead the quarterly and year-end financial audit activities and tax preparation. 

- Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and controls. 

- Manage continuous process improvement to help drive efficiency and accuracy of financials.

- Ad hoc report analysis using extensive spreadsheet skills including pivot tables, vlookup formulas, etc. 

- Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.

- Minimum of 5 years of related accounting experience. 

- Public accounting experience or audit experience is a plus. 

- Advanced Excel.

- Supervisory experience is preferred. 

Skills and Abilities

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

- Ability to summarize and communicate financial data. 

- Ability to work independently and take full ownership of assigned tasks. 

- Ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple tasks with daily, weekly and monthly deliverables. 

- Organized, detail oriented, and quality-focused. 

- Knowledge of internal controls and US GAAP. 

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Proficient with Google Office Suite or Microsoft Office Suite.

- Experience with Looker. 

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Schedule:

Full-time position. No travel. Hybrid role. 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.