Accounting Manager

Regal Executive Search
Ontario, CA
$120K a year
Full-time

Accounting Manager

Reports to : Financial Controller

Role Responsibilities and Scope

The Accounting Manager role is a new position created through growth and expansion.

Description of role and responsibilities (List all that apply) :

Support Financial Controller in ensuring financial integrity and accuracy through daily management (of General Accounting, Payroll and Cash Management), problem-solving processes, and strong internal controls.

Roles and responsibilities are as follows :

General Accounting :

  • Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
  • Responsible for the for the accuracy and integrity of the GL module
  • Support operational and accounting function of the general ledger and the monthly close process
  • Ensure accounting records are prepared and maintained in accordance with GAAP, industry related accounting principles and practices, company’s accounting policies, chart of accounts, and sub-ledgers
  • Support accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
  • Support preparation of periodic financial statements and analysis
  • Ensure the accuracy, quality and efficiency of accounting reconciliations
  • Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions
  • Collaborate with management to develop schedules, procedures, and systems to enable timely accumulation, adjustment, and reporting of financial data
  • Support internal project to have process narrative documented and key preventive and detective controls in place for major financial statement cycles
  • Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department
  • Support process improvement initiatives for development, enhancement, upgrade and maintenance of accounting systems
  • Respond to inquiries from the Director of Finance, Financial Controller, and other Finance and company-wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like
  • Ensure a clean and timely year-end audit, including support of the external financial audit process
  • Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
  • Resolve escalated issues from department with internal and external customers
  • Provide training to new and existing staff as needed
  • Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
  • Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advice on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff

Qualifications

Minimum Required :

  • Years of Experience in Field : 4-6 Years
  • Years of Experience in Position : 0-1 year
  • Years of Experience in Supervising Employees : 4
  • Preferred (Optimal Candidate) :
  • Years of Experience in Field : 4-6 Years
  • Years of Experience in Position : 1+
  • Years of Experience in Supervising Employees : 4+

Education

Minimum Required :

  • BA / BS in Business with concentration in Accounting or Finance
  • Preferred (Optimal Candidate) :
  • Certified Public Accountant (active or inactive)
  • Minimum 3-5 years of Accounting / Finance experience with large public or private company

Required Skills

  • Strong understanding of US GAAP accounting concepts and principles
  • Strong analytical skills required
  • Strong computer skills required
  • Experience with large ERP systems; Oracle preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and organize workflow and deliverables
  • Ability to work in team environment
  • Strong people management skill and managing to large team dynamics

Other Information :

30+ days ago
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