Accounting Manager

Accounting ManagerMountainside, New Jersey - Mountainside, NJ 07092OverviewLevel: Experienced Category: AccountingDescriptionPosition: Accounting Manager Grade and Level: Senior Management Job Type: Full-timeCorbett Exterminating is looking to hire a dedicated Accounting Manager to supervise, monitor and evaluate all day-to-day accounting activities in the organization. We require a knowledgeable Accounting Manager who can lead and motivate accounting staff members and increase department accuracy and efficiency. In addition, you will lead the finance team in establishing financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting financial information.To ensure success as an Accounting Manager, you should be analytical, detail-oriented, and honest. The ideal Accounting Manager should possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills as well as a strong understanding of accounting and management principles and financial legislation. Preferred applicants are deadline-driven team players with outstanding multitasking abilities.The Accounting Manager would be reporting directly to the CEO.Job PurposeTo lead the daily activities in the accounting department, analyze, record, track, and audit financial information in addition to managing the accounting team members.Job ResponsibilitiesCreate an overall Finance Department Process.Plan, implement and oversee overall accounting strategy.Ensuring that all accounting processes align with GAAP and current financial legislation.Record and pay accounts payable.Issue invoices to customers and receive incoming payment.Create financial statements and related financial reports.Remit payroll taxes, sales taxes, use taxes, and income taxes.Account for fixed assets.Reconcile bank accounts and petty cash accounts.Collect information as needed for the annual audit.Maintain a coherent system of accounts, with a supporting filing system.Monitor cash levels.Supervise and conduct day-to-day record keeping and recording of sales, invoicing, accounts receivable, cash collections, vendor payables, cash disbursements and payroll.Recording of month end Journal entries such as depreciation, amortization, and prepaid expenses.Maintain general Ledger including reconciliation of accounts to supporting documentation and schedules.Prepare monthly internal use financial statements within 21 days of month end.Prepare analysis of monthly financial statements and interpret results using, but not limited to, the use of KPI and trend analysis.QualificationsExperience15+ years of progressive accounting experience with 10+ years managing accounting employees.Job SkillsExcellent computer skills on MS OfficeAdvanced Microsoft Excel skillsExcellent knowledge and experience with accounting software and databases such as QuickBooksUnderstanding and knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulationsThorough knowledge of U.S. GAAPWillingness to comply with all local, state, federal, and company regulations within all our locations.Attention to detail and the ability to analyze large amounts of data.Critical thinker and problem-solving skillsExcellent leadership and time-management skillsGreat interpersonal and communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsAbility to multitask and meet deadlines.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected factor by country, regional or local law. Our policies regarding recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other personnel matters are free from discriminatory practices and are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.