Accounting Manager

Description:

• The accounting manager's goal is to fulfil revenue objectives and adhere to accounting and reporting policies.
• This includes reviewing and analyzing finances, ensuring compliance with regulations and refining reporting documentation.
• This is all performed all while verifying the integrity and accuracy of financial operations and safeguarding organizational assets.
• The accounting manager is also responsible for overseeing certain contracts as it relates to financial reporting, leading strategic planning for accounting policies and maintaining internal controls over financial transactions.
• Managing the general accounting function.
• Develops accounting organizational strategies by contributing accounting and financial information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction; establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.
• Oversees the completion of ledger accounts and financial statements.
• Evaluates and makes appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization.
• Provides financial projections by coordinating budget/forecast preparation; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial information; advising departments on the collection and analysis of data.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Leads and directs the work of others.
• Maintains sufficient funds by forecasting cash requirements and obligations.
• Accomplishes department and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related discipline required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel.
• Working knowledge of Accounting, Purchasing and Payroll software and systems such as Microsoft D365/ADP.
• Prior Biotech experience a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience preparing information for audits.
• Strong organization skills, flexibility and the ability to set priorities.
• Ability to prioritize and juggle concurrent demands.
• Work accurately with close attention to detail.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Designation of CPA preferred.
• At least 7+ years of experience in the field of accounting

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.