Accounting Manager

JOB TITLE: Accounting Manager                      

REPORTS TO: CFO

SUMMARY: Manages and coordinates activities and operations of the accounting department and staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, implements, and monitors systems for general accounting.
• Reviews and analyzes the organization's accounting operation; establishes, develops, and/or recommends economic objectives and policies to management.
• Prepares and analyzes financial and operational reports; prepares reports required by regulatory agencies, banks, investors, and other external parties.
• Coordinates the preparation of corporate budgets and forecasts.
• Manages monthly accounting close cycle; prepares month-end financial statement.
• Reviews and analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
• Installs, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures.
• Analyzes, reviews, and audits overall general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable systems.
• Creates and implements annual department strategic plan.
• Coordinates year-end audits.
• Maintains and manages department budget.
• Hires, trains, supervises, motivates, and develops accounts payable staff; manages schedules and workflow.
• Assigns duties and monitors the quality of work; assures staff conforms to organizational policies and procedures and government regulations.
• Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively works to promote and recognize performance.
• Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises employees within the Accounting department(s).
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) or Masters in Accounting or Finance or equivalent.
• Two to four years related experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate subordinates.
• Proficient in Netsuite/Oracle.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Basic competence in duties and tasks of supervised employees.
• Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific method.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.