Bookkeeper/Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description – Bookkeeper/Accounting Manager

Position Assignment: Lead, manage and coordinate accounting functions in a manner that enhances the ability of the Operations Department to optimize revenue and profits and provides timely, organized information. Perform accounting and financial management functions for all associated companies.

Financial Management Responsibilities

a. Has oversight for daily & weekly financial functions and reports

b. Daily balancing of Deposits and Petty Cash Drawer

c. Weekly Payroll and associated reports

d. Review and Process all payables

e. Analyze financial reports for accuracy

f. Prepare weekly, monthly and annual financial reports

g. Maintain and manage all finances

h. Manage contracts for health insurance, vehicle insurance, business operations insurance, and any other type of insurance necessary for the operation.

i. Maintain and manage loans and lines of credit.

j. Reconciliation of various accounts including bank, credit cards, sales tax, etc.

k. Optimize the use of business-related software; develop special reports requested by management.

l. Monitor, control and project cash flows in order to optimize the company’s ability to capitalize jobs in the field, keep payables timely and properly utilize credit line

Personnel Management Responsibilities

a. Maintain permanent employee, safety and DOT files

b. Maintain and manage employee health insurance

c. Manage payroll and payroll-related expenses

d. Manage employee benefit plans, such as 401K, PSP and others

e. Coordinate with the Operations Department on employee-related issues

Perform other tasks and customer service responsibilities as assigned and as occur during normal daily business. Inclusive of, but not limited to, answering phones, processing payments, taking orders, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Associates Degree in Accounting, and or a minimum of 5 years’ experience

2. Ability to analyze and communicate financial documents and results

3. Ability to manage contracts and negotiate with vendors and suppliers

4. Ability to manage and coordinate a variety of office functions in a fast paced organized manner.

5. Ability to interact with other departments and provide for their needs in the course of doing business.

Characteristics of the Position Holder:

The primary function is to serve as Accounting Manager, and is responsible for the technical aspects of accounting (General Ledger, Balance Sheet, Income Statements, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliations, Cash Flow Projections, etc.). However, this position holder serves as an advisor and technical confidant for operations-focused financial activities, which include budgeting, profitability analysis, cost control, projections of revenue, etc. Organizational skills are a must.

Stated in another manner, the technical responsibilities focus on past events, but must also turn the historical financial information into usable data upon which to form solutions and make decisions. This requires an analytical mindset and understanding of the operations department’s primary functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer