Accounting Manager

When you join Neptune Neptune is the market leader and most valued partner for water utilities across North America. We are a people focused organization that shares a passion for the business of water.

Our technology portfolio of smart water meters, data collection systems and software make data actionable for our customers so they can remain focused on the business of water ensuring efficient management of one of our most precious resources.

Over our 130-year history we’ve focused on employee engagement and innovation to be the most valued partner to our customers helping their evolving needs.

Here you will have the chance to learn and grow with an experienced, solution focused, humble, and energetic business team with locations across the U.

S., Canada, and Mexico. Role Overview At Neptune we are building a world class Finance Team where finance employees are dynamic leaders who go beyond the numbers to provide strategic and operational insights to drive the organization and help us win with our customers.

The Accounting Manager reports directly to the Neptune Controller and has responsibilities across North America. It’s a tremendous opportunity to work with an experienced leadership team and market leader supporting growth in both product and software markets. Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day accounting operations, manage employee travel and expense program, review accounts payable and approve AP disbursements, review and analyze accounts receivable, maintain and file monthly sales and use tax, and other assigned duties.
• Create, review, and post journal entries, prepare and review assigned account reconciliations, maintain the deferred revenue recognition management system.
• Manage the timely completion of the month-end close and support annual audit process.
• Assist the controller as a champion process improvement by identifying opportunities for optimization and automation, utilizing the latest technology solutions.
• Assist the controller in developing, researching, communicating, and implementing new or updated procedures as dictated by business needs
• Collaborate with the corporate and factory finance teams on cross-functional projects. Schedule This is a hybrid role in Duluth, GA with occasional overnight travel to the factory in Tallassee, AL.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Knowledge of concepts, processes, and tools of the accounting profession.
• 4-6 years’ experience in progressive accounting roles.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, organized, and analytical.
• Requires a high level of initiative and independence.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment.
• Process improvement mindset. Benefits Medical, dental, 401K, PTO Equal Opportunity Employer EEO / AA M / F / Vet Disability Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)