Accounting Manager

Aston Carter•Smyrna, GA

12h•$120,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is a hands-on leader responsible for ensuring the integrity of the company’s daily financial operations and successful completion of critical department-wide projects. This role requires a candidate who can mentor a small team in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, manage external partners such as tax and audit firms, and lead the final stages of a new ERP implementation.

Requirements

Strong technical aptitude for ERP systems, with experience in Sage100 and Acumatica.
Advanced Excel skills.
10+ years of experience in full accounting functions.
Managerial experience of at least 3 years, 5+ years preferred.
Master's degree in accounting or business administration preferred.
Experience with any accounting software, MS Office Suites, and Google Workspace.

Nice To Haves

Experience at a publicly traded, global company.
Experience in manufacturing or distribution accounting.
ERP system experience preferred.
Experience in companies with $50 million to $100 million in revenue.

Responsibilities

Oversee and execute the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes, ensuring GAAP-compliant, timely reporting.
Directly supervise daily AR/AP operations, ensuring accurate processing, optimized cash flow, and swift resolution of discrepancies.
Maintain the general ledger and perform reconciliations, identifying and correcting errors to ensure data integrity.
Mentor and train AP/AR staff, providing performance evaluations and guidance to foster a high-performing, disciplined team.
Oversee the recording of capital assets and determine appropriate depreciation rates in accordance with tax code revisions.
Review periodic inventory counts and ensure systematic accuracy between the physical warehouse and ERP.
Lead the final phases of the ERP implementation, including data migration, system testing, and troubleshooting to ensure a seamless transition.
Conduct rigorous testing of financial modules and workflows to ensure system outputs align with business requirements and internal controls.
Coordinate with external audit firms, ensuring all audit requests are fulfilled accurately and supporting documentation is justified.
Manage relationships and data flow with external tax firms to ensure accurate sales tax and income tax filings and compliance.
Establish and enforce internal control frameworks to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with corporate governance.
Lead the annual budget process and monitor monthly variances to provide management with actionable financial insights.
Recommend modifications to existing programs and strategies based on financial performance and tax code revisions.