The Accounts Manager will manage a set of accounting activities to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, corporate policies, and external audits. This person will manage the accounts payable function, payroll function, monthly closing of accounts, and preparation of reports in support of the financial statements.
The Accounts Manager will report to and work closely with the Director of Accounting & Reporting and others in the organization in analysis and reconciliation of accounts and in development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
The ideal candidate possesses solid operational and technical accounting background, and works proactively to drive results. This person is a self-starter, flexible, has a high level of integrity, and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, cooperative environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded,
reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations, and report preparation
- Participate in the ongoing development and establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies, including the review and implementation of process and system changes
- Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices
- Participate in strategic financial projects including upgrades and implementation of ERP software
- Ensure compliance with internal control policies
- Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance
- Responsible for hierarchy and scalability in chart of accounts and accuracy in the general ledger and financial statements and has ultimate authority over classification and booking of all transactions
- Analyze the effect of statutory accounting practices and studies regulations and guidance to ensure correct application of G