Accounting Manager

Busch Products•Syracuse, NY

10h

About The Position

The Accounting Manager supports daily accounting operations while providing hands-on supervision and guidance to accounting staff. This role works closely with the CFO and serves as a developing leadership position for someone early in their accounting career who is ready to grow Supervisory skills while remaining actively involved in day-to-day accounting tasks. Essential Duties & Responsibilities (Additional duties may be assigned) Perform daily accounting functions including posting invoices, receipts, deposits, and credit card transactions Perform day-to-day accounts receivable activities, including invoice processing, payment application, customer account maintenance, and account reconciliations Conduct professional and courteous collection calls and written follow-ups to customers regarding past-due balances, escalating issues as appropriate Work with customers and internal teams to research and resolve billing questions or discrepancies Perform account reconciliations, including monthly bank reconciliations, with review and support as needed Assist with monthly sales tax filings and fixed asset tracking Supervise daily workflow of accounting staff, providing guidance, answering questions, and ensuring procedures are followed Review work prepared by accounting staff for accuracy and completeness Coordinate accounting-related mail, filing, and document retention Support operations and sales teams with accounting-related questions and special projects Assist the CFO with reporting, analysis, and other accounting functions

Requirements

Associate’s degree in accounting or related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred
2-4 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience required
Previous leadership experience strongly desired
Working knowledge of basic accounting principles
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to provide direction and support to team members in a professional manner
Willingness to learn and accept feedback in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with Sage 50 / Peachtree preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Perform daily accounting functions including posting invoices, receipts, deposits, and credit card transactions
Perform day-to-day accounts receivable activities, including invoice processing, payment application, customer account maintenance, and account reconciliations
Conduct professional and courteous collection calls and written follow-ups to customers regarding past-due balances, escalating issues as appropriate
Work with customers and internal teams to research and resolve billing questions or discrepancies
Perform account reconciliations, including monthly bank reconciliations, with review and support as needed
Assist with monthly sales tax filings and fixed asset tracking
Supervise daily workflow of accounting staff, providing guidance, answering questions, and ensuring procedures are followed
Review work prepared by accounting staff for accuracy and completeness
Coordinate accounting-related mail, filing, and document retention
Support operations and sales teams with accounting-related questions and special projects
Assist the CFO with reporting, analysis, and other accounting functions
Provides direct day-to-day supervision of accounting staff
Assigns tasks, monitors workload, and ensures deadlines are met
Supports onboarding and training of new accounting employees
Escalates complex issues to the CFO as needed
Develops leadership and Supervisory skills with guidance and mentorship