Accounting Manager

Description Key Responsibilities Manage and oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial records and reports in accordance with GAAP, company policy, and internal control requirements. Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff, including assigning work, reviewing output, and supporting professional growth and performance standards. Oversee job cost accounting activities, including monitoring work-in-process balances, reviewing cost allocations, and ensuring the accurate recognition of cost of sales and related accruals. Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules for internal and external stakeholders. Oversee Accounts Payable (A/P) function, including vendor setup, invoice processing, payment approvals, and disbursements. Ensure accuracy, timeliness, strong internal controls, and effective vendor relationship management. Manage Accounts Receivable (A/R) processes including billing, collections, cash application, and credit management to ensure timely invoicing, accurate cash posting, and reduced outstanding receivables. Oversee cash management activities including monitoring cash balances, forecasting liquidity needs, managing banking relationships, and ensuring effective use and protection of company funds. Support annual audits, tax filings, and other compliance-related activities by coordinating documentation, schedules, and responses to requests. Administer business insurance programs, including coordinating policy renewals, managing claims, and working with brokers to ensure adequate and cost-effective coverage to mitigate organizational risk. Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures to support financial integrity and risk mitigation. Partner with operations, customer service, inventory, information technology, and finance teams to support business processes, resolve issues, and improve data quality. Administer financial data uploads and reporting system activities, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of information submitted to consolidation or management reporting platforms. Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve the quality and timeliness of financial reporting. Perform other duties and special projects assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience required, including prior supervisory or people leadership responsibility. Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, financial close processes, account reconciliation procedures, and internal control practices required. Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and financial reporting platforms required; experience with SyteLine preferred. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including the ability to work with formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and large data sets. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally across departments and levels of the organization. Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and meet established deadlines in a dynamic environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr