Accounting Manager

Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: The basic function of this position is to plan, direct, control and monitor the following accounting functions; payroll, budget, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, financial assets for the company. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: The Accounting Manager reports directly to the Controller. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Accounting Manager works independently but must have support from functional management for changes in business, financial reporting and other clerical personnel requirements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage and supervise the daily operations of the accounting department. Manage the month end close, including prepare necessary journals, financial statement preparation, financial analysis and supplemental financial reporting. Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, best practices, policies and principles (GAAP). Reviews period(s) financial results and business metrics for the company as a whole including various departments. Budget preparation and present comparisons to actual for review by management. Prepares sales/use tax filings and property tax declarations from towns Maintains familiarity with financial computer system necessary to support the business. Bank reconciliations and bank reporting Help with year-end financial audit activities and bank collateral audit in addition to random audits (union pension/health and state and federal tax) Constantly seeks ways to improve the value of the department to other departments within the company. Develops and uses effective communication techniques that keep information flowing freely in the functional departments. Flash reporting / forecasting. Other duties as assigned by the Controller Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required. Experience Minimum four years’ finance and accounting experience. Supervisor/Manager experience required Food service distribution or retail industry experience a plus Sales/Use, property and corporate taxes a plus Reasoning Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations and problems concurrently. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram or schedule form. Other Strong time management and organizational skills People skills required for interaction with all types of people. Effective writing, negotiating and persuasion skills. Excellent skill in dealing with customers and vendors Familiarity with P/C based software and financial spreadsheet systems. Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines. MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE In addition to the essential responsibilities, the Accounting Manager will also be evaluated specifically on the following factors. Is Manager developing and mentoring staff to improve overall effectiveness. How efficiently Manager is balancing cash flow needs. Is Manager a team player when it comes to assisting other departments with information or work-related issues. Is the Manager assisting and taking on more responsibility of the Controller. #J-18808-Ljbffr