Accounting Manager

Employee Type Exempt Contact information Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Email View email address on click.appcast.io Description Alliance Water Resources is a growing water and wastewater contract operations company seeking an Accounting Manager position in the Columbia, MO area. Manages the day-to-day operations of the organization’s accounting department, which includes all financial accounting functions, including such areas as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting. Prepares and issues parent and/or subsidiary company’s monthly financial statements. Also includes computing various monthly accruals, preparing/processing monthly journal entries and applying analytical review methods to various general ledger accounts. Prepares and issues client monthly financial statements from information provided from employees and/or clients. This includes computing monthly accruals, data entry of cash receipts/disbursements and preparing/processing all journal entries. Requires preparing and issuing special management reports using spreadsheet software. Prepares and issues annual IRS Form 1099’s for applicable clients. Maintains the company’s fixed asset system and records asset additions and deletions on the depreciation schedule. Also prepares monthly bank reconciliations on the company’s corporate bank accounts. Assists in scheduling annual financial statement audits for the company and applicable clients as required. Prepares various audit schedules/documents and answers inquiries by auditors. Reviews and analyzes payroll including all payroll changes, i.e., all earnings and deductions after staff has prepared payroll. Oversees/prepares the payroll file upload(s) into AWR’s accounting software for payroll related entries. Monitors payroll tax payment deadlines and prepares applicable payment requests and forms to ensure timely and accurate payments. Also prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual federal and state payroll tax returns. Oversees/prepares and reviews W-2s in a timely manner to all company employees. Assists the company’s Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan administrator in the administration of the plan. Prepares bi-weekly employee/employer 401(k) contributions file, bi-weekly 401(k) employee loan repayment file and annual profit-sharing contributions file and submits approved data files to the plan sponsor. Reviews semi-annual and annual non-discrimination testing data files and submits approved data files to the plan sponsor. Supervises and instructs staff to complete work assignments and reviews work for accuracy as required. Performs other related duties as needed or assigned. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting Five years’ experience working as an accountant. Minimum of five years managing a team and working with location managers Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, and equipment. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to work under pressure, problem solve and meet deadlines. Ability to maintain moderately complex records and ensure confidentiality. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, managers, employees, and the general public. Knowledge of MS Office and other applicable business software. Posses a valid state driver’s license and maintain in good standing. A person working in this job will need, on a daily basis, to: Operate general office equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, fax machine, copier, and scanner. Summary About Alliance Headquartered in Columbia, Missouri, Alliance Water Resources is a leading provider of professional operations and maintenance services for community water and wastewater systems, serving communities in Missouri and surrounding states. Alliance has proven success with tough regulatory challenges. Without exception, every Alliance contract brings the community's system into compliance. Alliance Water Resources offers a competitive compensation package which includes: Medical and Dental Short- and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days, & Holidays 401K/Profit Sharing Vision Plan Employee Assistance Program Bonus Program for Water and Wastewater Certification Alliance Water Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jimmy Jazz