Accounting Manager

MRA Recruiting Services•Janesville, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is hands-on and is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and being accountable for all accounting functions and activities and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Five or more years of experience in public accounting or private industry.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Previous supervisory experience.
Sound judgment and initiative.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines required.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

CPA certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all functions of the accounting department including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Cost Accounting.
Oversee and provide guidance to accounting staff to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and ongoing professional development.
Provide oversight to cost accountants regarding quoting, order pricing, and pricing file updates.
Responsible for financial accounting and reporting. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all financial reports.
Review the accounting staff’s month end close work, including files, reconciliations, and journal entries.
Perform assigned month end closing duties.
Prepare monthly financial statement files for review by VP of Finance.
Responsible for maintaining and improving internal controls.
Assist with the annual budget process, including analysis, preparation, and supporting documentation.
Assist with the coordination and preparation of the annual financial statement audit.
Support the implementation of new accounting standards as required to ensure compliance with GAAP.
Review and approve weekly check runs prepared by Accounts Payable.
Review monthly credit card files prepared by Accounts Payable for accuracy.
Prepare Sales & Use Tax returns in accordance with applicable requirements.
Assist in preparation of the property tax returns.
Serve as backup for Accounts Receivable functions as needed (cover vacation), including invoicing, recording cash receipts, and credit acknowledgement on orders.
Deposits/scans daily customer checks received.
Responsible for understanding the food safety hazards of their job and following the employee GMPs and other procedures to ensure food safety
Other duties as assigned.