Accounting Manager

Description

• Perform budgeting, forecasting financial analysis, cash flow analysis.
• Oversee effective internal controls to assure safeguarding of assets and reliability of financial statements.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies.
• Implement a system of internal checks and balances for accounting tasks including review and approval of all month end journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with any and all financial and contract reporting requirements for funding, licensing, and regulatory bodies.
• Analyze cash flow, cost controls, and expenses to guide business leaders.
• Ensure building lease renewals are kept current.
• Lead with senior management to enhance financial institution relationships (including banking, capital financing, and CPA).
• Ensure that accounts receivable is collecting balances promptly.
• Prepare and distribute timely and accurate financial statements to senior management, ensure reported results comply with GAAP.
• Supervise, train and develop team members to achieve company goals and provide adequate backup for absences.
• Ensure effective communications and collaboration of staff with other departments within the organization.
• Confirm proper preparation for all audits.
• Implement processes and procedures related to vendor rebate programs to ensure that corporation is receiving rebates due from various vendors as well as from the Co-Op.
• Assess business needs relating to productivity, spending, and profitability.
• Supervises the accounting and warranty team
• Helps manage company credit risk and consistently follow company procedures.
• Lead People – Manage Processes
• Put Yourself in the Customer’s Shoes
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing process.
• Provide guidance to management on the financial implications of business decisions.
• Analyze financial statements to pinpoint potential weak areas.
• Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely, accurate manner.
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

Requirements

• Word and Excel proficiency.
• Experience working with Banking, Payroll, Benefits, Accounts Payable.
• Proven Negotiating Skills.
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including GAAP.
• Leadership and Team Management: Proficient in leading and mentoring accounting teams, delegating tasks, and fostering a collaborative work environment to meet departmental goals.
• Experience working with an ERP system, preferably Infor SX.e
• Technology Acumen: Strong competency in using accounting software, ERP systems, and understanding how technology can be leveraged for process improvement and data management.
• 5 years ‘accounting experience, preferably in wholesale/trades distribution environment.
• Working knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Proven supervisory or management experience, of at least 5 employees for a minimum of 3 years.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Skilled in developing and managing budgets, forecasting financial performance, and analyzing variances to guide financial planning and decision making.
• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Demonstrates expertise in preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance with accounting standards, and timely reporting.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Internal Controls and Compliance: Knowledge in establishing, maintaining, and evaluating internal control systems to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Experience working with accounting firms.
• All new hires must be able to successfully pass a background check, MVR screening (if applicable, for roles with driving responsibilities), and a pre-employment drug screening.

Benefits

• We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance through UnitedHealthcare, 401K with employer match, scholarship opportunities, a referral program, and much more!

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance