Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

Prestige Trucking Insurance is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. This role is responsible for managing core accounting functions, supervising and developing accounting staff, and leading month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. The Accounting Manager plays a key role in maintaining strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements, and supporting internal and external audits. This position works closely with operations, IT, and leadership to enhance accounting processes, improve efficiency, and provide reliable financial insights that support informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, effective people leadership skills, and a disciplined, continuous-improvement mindset.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Manage and review month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain the integrity of financial data through ongoing review, reconciliation, and documentation of all accounting records.
• Will be preparing internal financial reports, variance analyses, and supporting documentation for audits or external reviews.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and guarantee reliable financial information.
• During audits will be preparing schedules, answering auditor inquiries, and resolving discrepancies.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members by providing training, guidance, and performance feedback.
• Assign and coordinate daily tasks to ensure efficient workflow across AP, AR, and other accounting functions.
• Foster a collaborative, high‑accuracy work environment focused on continuous improvement and accountability.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen internal controls.
• Collaborate with IT to maintain and optimize accounting systems, support system upgrades, and reinforce data integrity.
• Standardize procedures and documentation to support consistent and scalable accounting operations.
• Work closely with operations and department managers to provide financial insights, resolve accounting issues, and support business initiatives.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting activities by providing accurate historical data and trend analyses.
• Support inventory management processes, cost tracking, and accounting for variances as needed.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (KSA’s):

• Problem Solving--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Analytical --Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Interpersonal Skills--Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication--Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication--Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Delegation--Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
• Leadership--Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Managing People--Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Quality Management--Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen--Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness--Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Diversity--Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics--Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support--Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Strategic Thinking--Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Judgment--Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation--Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/Organizing --Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism--Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity--Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security--Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability--Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality --Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative--Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation--Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Minimum Qualifications :

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and core accounting processes such as monthly close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting software and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).
• Experience maintaining internal controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to analyze financial data, explain variances, and prepare management‑ready schedules and reports.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including assigning tasks, reviewing work, coaching staff, and managing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain accounting matters clearly.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time‑management skills in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred

• CPA or CMA certification (active or in progress).
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or an MBA with an accounting concentration.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, service environments, or other relevant industries.
• Experience with ERP system implementations, migrations, or advanced reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau) and advanced Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot).
• Knowledge of revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), multi‑entity or multi‑state accounting, sales/use tax, or payroll accounting.
• Experience with inventory accounting, costing methods, and margin analysis (if applicable).
• Experience coordinating audits, including public accounting or internal audit exposure.
• Demonstrated ability to standardize processes, shorten close timelines, and automate accounting workflows.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with Operations, HR, and IT departments.
• Bilingual abilities if relevant to the workforce or customer base.
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Continually required to sit for extended periods while working at a computer or reviewing financial documents.
• The noise level is moderate and typical of a busy office environment.
• Position is fully on‑site; remote work is not available for this role.
• Office‑based position with standard business hours.
• Occasional extended hours required during month‑end, quarter‑end, year‑end close, audits, or system/process rollouts.
• Limited travel may be required for training, vendor meetings, or collaboration with other company locations.

Standard business hours are typically from 9am-6pm.