Assistant Manager, Accounting

The Assistant Manager, Accounting is responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations, reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses, supporting accurate financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies. This role also supervises and mentors accounting staff, supports audits and tax reporting, and drives process improvements to improve efficiency and accuracy. Essential Job Functions Duties and Responsibilities Prepare, and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and roll forwards, especially for Bank, Inventory, Payroll, Fixed Assets, Accruals, Prepaids, and COGS. Manage month-end and quarter-end closing activities, including review of schedules, analysis of variances, and timely resolution of discrepancies. Prepare quarterly financial reporting packages for the parent company. Prepare and/or review returns for state taxes, including sales taxes, property taxes, and other business taxes, as well as required government reports. Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including vendor invoice and payment processes, while ensuring proper documentation, approvals, and internal controls. Maintain and strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls to support accurate financial reporting and compliance with company policies. Research new accounting regulations that may impact the company and support implementation of related accounting or reporting changes. Prepare and review supporting schedules and provide necessary documents and explanations for both internal and external audits. Supervise, train, and mentor accounting staff; review work product and provide guidance to support timely and accurate completion of assigned tasks. Perform other duties as assigned. Preferred Experience Experience participating in ERP implementation, data migration, or system enhancement projects. Core Skills REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILTIES Accuracy – Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail with minimal/acceptable error rate; follows established work procedures; alerts others when preventable problems arise; escalates issues when appropriate. Reliability – Consistently delivers high-quality work; meets commitments and deadlines; maintains an acceptable attendance level. Judgment – Makes reasonable and defensible decisions based on relevant information. Loyalty – Keeps confidential company information; follows company policies; seeks management approval when sharing such data; reports violations of company policies to proper management authority. Communication – Writes and speaks with accuracy and sensitivity; uses proper language, tone, location, medium (in person or via electronic form) and timing when conveying information; and respects different communication styles of individuals with different backgrounds or perspectives. Leadership & Team Development – Provides guidance, training, and mentoring to accounting staff; fosters accountability, collaboration, and continuous professional development. Job-specific Skills Accounting – Possesses a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles; applies technical accounting knowledge to complex business transactions and financial reporting matters. Attention to Detail – Accomplish work tasks through concern for all areas involved, no matter how small the detail. Ensures completeness and accuracy of financial information, reconciliations, analyses, and supporting documentation. Microsoft Excel & Data Analysis – Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, complex formulas, data analysis, and financial reporting. Ability to organize, review, and analyze large data sets efficiently and accurately. Able to use basic mathematical and algebraic processes such as fractions, ratios, equations, and proportions. Project & Time Management – Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Flexibility to work additional hours, including evenings and weekends, during month-end and quarter-end close activities and other critical business periods is required. Communication – Communicates clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders; prepares reports, presentations, and business correspondence as needed. Review – Reviews journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analyses, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards. Internal Controls – Maintains and strengthens accounting procedures and internal control processes to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory and company requirements. Systems & Process Improvement – Effectively utilizes ERP systems and reporting tools; identifies opportunities for process improvements, automation, efficiency enhancements, and scalable accounting operations. Judgment – Developing courses of action and making sound and mature business decisions based on information, logic, experience, and intuition. Analytical and business-oriented judgement. Job Requirements EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field. Required Work Experience At least six years of experience in accounting, with a mix of public audit and industry experience preferred. At least two years of supervisory, review, or team lead experience preferred. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, data analysis, and complex reconciliations, with strong mathematical problem-solving and organizational skills and acute attention to detail. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS CPA or CMA certification highly preferred. Mental, Physical, And Environmental Requirements WORK ENVIRONMENT White-collar office environment. WORKPLACE TEMPERATURE Typical office. WORK CONDITIONS Office environment. NOISE LEVEL Mild. PHYSICAL SIGHT Able to read both hardcopy and computer-based text. LIFTING Occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds. TRAVEL Infrequent travel. #J-18808-Ljbffr