Accounting Manager

Overview:




TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor; Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client is a Hightech industrial company engaged in energy, healthcare, and transportation. It operates in five segments: Power, Renewable Energy, Aviation, Healthcare, and Capital. The company offers products and services ranging from aircraft engines, power generation, and oil and gas production equipment to medical imaging, financing, and industrial products.







Position: Accounting Manager

Location: Buffalo Grove,IL 60089

Duration: 3 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite

Shift: Monday To Friday From 08:00 AM To 05:00 PM

Job Description:

Summary:

• The Accounting Manager reports to the Company Controller.
• The Accounting Manager position is responsible for managing the general accounting function.
• Oversees the completion of ledger accounts and financial statements.
• Supervision of A/R and A/P. Evaluates and makes appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for General Accounting function and the supervision and mentoring of A/R, Billing and A/P.
• Responsible for maintaining accounting sub-ledgers and preparing monthly account reconciliations.
• Directs the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable/payable, revenue recognition/distribution, and fixed asset and depreciation, records.
• Works with both divisional and corporate accounting department personal to ensure accounting transactions, JV's, and records are prepared timely and accurate in accordance with GAAP.
• Supervises and participates in the month-end close process and preparation of various financial reports (structured and/or adhoc), financial statements, and corporate reporting packages.
• Prepare account reconciliations and research discrepancies
• Perform analytical reviews of financial reports and KPI's to identify trends and develop appropriate responses as required. Prepare analyses as appropriate (lease vs buy, financial justifications utilizing discounted cash flows, etc.) statements with management personnel.
• Participates in the preparation of the annual financial and strategic plan, and in monthly P&L and working capital forecasts.
• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, procedures and work instructions relating to financial management, accounting, payroll and budgeting within a manufacturing environment
• Ensures accounting procedures are documented and up to date.
• Consult on the effectiveness and efficiency of accounting process flow
• Implementing process and automation improvements to reduce reconciliation efforts.
• Crosstrain with other positions within the department
• Assist in planning and directing work and addressing problems/concerns as they arise.
• Establishes system controls and adheres to SOX requirements, including compliance testing of key control areas.
• Supports internal and external audits involving review of accounting records and internal controls, including SOX.
• Coordinate's preparation of external audit schedules and internal financial reporting.
• Provide support to internal customers as needs arise, including ad-hoc financial analysis, and special projects.
• Assist in planning and directing work and addressing problems/concerns as they arise.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) or equivalent with four to ten years related experience in a highly diverse manufacturing environment.
• CPA, MBA preferred.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP and standard cost systems.
• Minimum of four years supervisory role in a lean accounting department, preferable of A/R and A/P functions.
• Experience with fully integrated ERP systems - Oracle R12 (or similar software), including Essbase and Hyperion Financial Management reporting systems
• Strong Microsoft Office computer skills Advanced Excel (Pivot tables, Power Pivot, Power Query, VLOOKUP, Macros, etc), Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to prepare well-constructed spreadsheets demonstrating a high degree of financial acumen and visual appeal
• Experience in a lean manufacturing environment; participation on kaizens and value stream mapping exercises.
• Experience with Lean Accounting methodologies
• A sense of urgency with the ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines.
• Adherence to policies, procedures and strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Be accountable for work and make suggestions for process improvements.
• Strong analytical, accounting research and problem solving skills required.
• Highly detail oriented and organized
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently with minimal daily direction from management to accomplish objectives and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously Interfaces with all levels of management
• Hands-on, rollup the sleeves attitude
• Immediate team player
• Flexible and adaptable

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Design's workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management - Coordinates projects; Completes projects on time and budget.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Physical Demands:

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Work Environment:

• The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.