Manage activities of staff (i.e., hires, trains, appraises, rewards, motivates, disciplines)
Supervise the Accounting operations, preparation of financial statements, month and year end closing procedures, and reconciliations
Ensure that all financial information is recorded in accordance with GAAP and Federal and State regulations and consistent with established Company policy and procedures
Review, recommend and train staff on account reconciliations, journal entries and accounting
Prepare account reconciliations for any accounts on an ad-hoc basis as needed
Coordinate the month-end close process, for example, prepare journal entries, review journal entries, assist in gathering information, etc.
Plan and assist with internal and external audits
Document accounting processes and procedures to ensure they comply with Company guidelines and recommend improvements as noted
Recommend improvements to process flows, processes and procedures
Act as liaison with other departments and external parties concerning accounting information of subsidiary and other assigned areas
Participate in accounting projects as necessary, for example, accounting for acquisitions, facility closings, conversion issues, etc.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Minimum of five years of experience
Expert knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Strong critical thinking skills, using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions to problem
Demonstrated supervisory experience necessary for training, motivating and directing staff, and successfully leading team-based projects
Fully proficient in Google Suite and MS Excel
Ability to make accurate, independent decisions based on data provided
Ability to understand the financial impact of decisions made and balance them with customer satisfaction
Must be proactive, detailed and results oriented, and able to set priorities