Accounting Manager

This role is a key member of the Corporate Accounting Team and is responsible for supervising the corporate Accounts Payables and Staff Accounting teams. Supports the Assistant Controller with the monthly, quarterly and annual accounting cycles in preparing financial statements and financial reporting package. Must have strong managerial accounting experience. This role also supports the annual audits and annual budget preparation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to:

• Manages balance sheet related schedules and prepares quarterly roll forwards
• Manages the posting of bank transactions and bank reconciliations
• Manages all shared services accounting activities and projects for her team.
• Research into accounting guidance to ensure transactions follow GAAP.
• Prepares trial balances of multiple facilities, which include intercompany transactions.
• Prepares documentation for and participates in the annual audit of financial statements.
• Mentors the staff accountants to develop industry knowledge and ensure company-wide compliance with legal regulations and standard accounting practices
• Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation Coordinates the preparation and filing of property tax reports
• Manages and reviews journal entries processed by her team.
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or a senior member of the management team necessary for the operations of the department and the business.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication skills
•  Analytical skills and problem-solving skills
• Conflict management and resolution skills
• Strong organizational and managerial experience
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Inventory controls, operations and distribution background
• ERP knowledge

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting alongside five years of related experience.
• Experience in leading a high-performance team and in leading process improvements.