Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Arrowhead Products - Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Overview

Salary Range $125,000.00 - $135,000.00 Salary/year Job Shift 1st Shift

Description

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager will oversee the daily operations of the accounting department, with primary ownership of Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), and Payroll (PR) functions. This role ensures financial transactional integrity, compliance, and accurate reporting while leading and mentoring core transactional staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee daily accounting operations relating to Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and cash flow forecasting

Manage A/P transactions, including timely and accurate invoice entry through disbursements and follow on reporting

Manage the A/R process, including monitoring of daily invoicing for proper revenue recognition, timely processing of cash receipts and review of aging reports

Supervise and verify end-to-end processing of hourly and salaried employee compensation

Support month end and year end close processes, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations

Support annual financial audits

Responsible for sales and use tax compliance and reporting

Responsible for required royalty compliance and reporting

Develop and drive improvement in accounting KPIs

Adhere to proper accounting methods, policies and principles

Train and mentor new and current employees

Education and Experience

BS degree in Accounting or Finance

5+ years of experience as an Accounting Manager

Experience with CA specific wage and hour regulations and management of end-to-end full-cycle payroll for salaried and hourly employees

Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel

Strong knowledge and experience with accounting software and databases

Understanding and knowledge of accounting principles, practices and standards

Critical thinker with ability to multi-task and problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read, write and comprehend simple to moderate instructions, business correspondence and memos

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small to medium group situations to customers and other employees

Ability to present and interpret data prepared either numerically or graphically

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions

Ability to deal with and solve simple to moderate problems that present themselves in the normal course of daily activities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Minimum five (5) years Supervisory Experience.

Will supervise A/P, A/R and PR staff.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lift up to 35 lbs.

Push and pull 35 lbs.

Bend Occasionally

Sit, Stand, and Walk Frequently

Frequent Use of Computer Monitor

Limitations and Disclaimer

This job description outlines essential responsibilities but does not represent an exhaustive list. The company may modify duties as needed. The company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA and applicable state laws.