Accounting Manager

Job Description

The Accounting Manager is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.

The Accounting Manager supervises four accountants and is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner.

This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities.

The Accounting Manager will have contact with operational leadership and the Executive Director and Controller which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close.
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
• Conduct thorough reviews of the balance sheet and income statement.
• Collaborates with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives.
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.
• Responds to inquiries from the Director of Finance, Controller, and other financial departments in the organization regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like.
• Supervise the general ledger group to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
• 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 advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.
• Support Controller with special projects and workflow process improvements.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years prior supervisory experience in the financial reporting / general ledger area.
• Experience working in a public company or prior audit experience is preferable.
• Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast -pace setting.
• Experience with People Soft or other large automated accounting system a plus.
• Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
• BA / BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting, CPA required.

Additional Information

Compensation

Per Pay Transparency Acts : The range for this position is $100,000 - 120,000 + bonus potential of up to $5,000.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role is eligible for the following :

• Medical, dental, & vision
• 401(k) / Roth
• Insurance (Basic / Supplemental Life & AD&D)
• Short and long term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition assistance
• Time off / Leave (PTO, primary caregiver / parental leave)

At AGS, we recognize our people are our strength. We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer (M / F / Disability / Veterans) and consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.

We value our people, their varying perspectives and are committed to fostering an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work.