Accounting Manager

Ansay & Associates•Peoria, IL

57d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Accounting Manager has the overall responsibility for Regional financial/accounting processes, and works together with the Agency Finance Manager and CFO for daily, monthly financials - reporting, auditing, payroll functions and overall Financial compliance. Additionally, The Accounting Manager work in collaboration with the Director of Human Resources and or Human Resources Business Partner for questions/administration of basic human resources functions for local staff. At Ansay & Associates we believe in building lasting relationships and bringing every customer a level of service that exceeds expectations - It's the Ansay Way! As such the following core values guide our behaviors: Respect - Compassionate and Loyal Integrity - Honesty and Trustworthy, Accountability - Responsible for Actions & Results, Passion - Unfailing Dedication & Pride In Work, Positive "I Can Do" Mentality - Constant, Never-Ending Improvement, Excellence / Professionalism - High Expectations & Pursuit of Opportunities to further our Capabilities

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting
Three years or more of direct experience in Accounting
Strong communication and presentation skills (verbal, written, face to face)
Teamâoriented and collaborative personality in keeping with the corporate culture.
An eager learner who listens well and embraces others' viewpoints and perspectives.
Handsâon type comfortable "rolling up sleeves" to solve problems.
Solutionsâoriented mindâset; able to work effectively through complex problems.
Collaborative; gets energy from working with a team.
Resultsâoriented with a healthy sense of urgency.
High energy, actionâoriented selfâstarter.
Unquestioned ethics and integrity. Always doing the right thing.
Make pragmatic and timely decisions; deal with tough issues fairly and with transparency; take intelligent and prudent risks.
Emotionally intelligent and aware of relationship dynamics.

Nice To Haves

CPA is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Establishing sound operating procedures (for cash receipts and payments, revenue recognition, payroll, month-end close, reporting, etc.) for the office in a documented format and standardizing the procedures when possible.
Complying with the Ansay & Associates LLC Accounting Procedural Manual.
Overseeing the responsibilities delegated/assigned to other members of the Accounting or Administrative Department (Reception/Accounting Assistant).
Reconciling all cash, all accounts receivable, all insurance company payable related accounts, all revenue related accounts, all intercompany accounts an all producer payables on a monthly basis.
Reconciling all other balance sheet/profit & loss accounts on a regular basis (monthly/quarterly) as deemed appropriate.
Reporting on a timely and accurate basis.
Strong usage of EPIC accounting areas and workflows
Document procedures in regard to: Month - end close procedures Monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements, timing and responsibility
Standardize month-end journal entries (including calculation of various accruals).
Understanding how each line of business operates with the goal of providing them with useful information, making them more efficient or saving/making the department money ("hidden green").
Responsible for bi-weekly payroll functions of designated offices within selected HRIS system (UKG).
Primary responsibility for questions/administration of basic human resources functions for local staff. Elevate to the Director of Human Resources or HR Business Partner if needed.
Responsibility to stay informed, utilize/access to provided resources and information portal related to all Human Resources processes and procedures and the Ansay Employee Handbook.
Understanding the benefits and payroll/payroll process to the extent that it impacts accounting (providing new hire information, benefits recording payroll, payroll accrual, PTO, bonus accruals, etc.).
Responsible for overseeing the Accounting Manager(s) & Accounting Assistant(s) within the assigned office(s).
Ensure team is timely, and demonstrates efficient processes on all financial and accounting tasks.
Analyze inconsistencies and recommend solutions and/or process improvement areas to Agency Finance Manager and/or CFO - and then execute upon direction.
Manage to best in class, on-time work product and submissions for all team members.
Assist CFO with all due diligence and testing - Agency Bill Receivables, Premiums Due Customers and Credits Due Customers, Insurance Company Payables, Producer Payables, Revenue
Assist newly partnered agency with "life after the deal" checklist and timeline
Responsible for setting up all areas needed to transfer financial areas from purchased Agency to Ansay