Accounting Manager

The Food Source International•Exton, PA

50d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is results-driven and detail-oriented with extensive experience in day-to-day accounting responsibilities and team leadership. Proven ability to streamline accounting processes, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and enhance operational efficiency. The Accounting Manager is skilled in managing daily accounting activities and adept at mentoring and motivating accounting teams to achieve performance goals while maintaining accuracy and timeliness. Dedicated to delivering data-driven insights and functional day to day efficiencies to maintain accurate financials. Essential Functions: The Accounting Manager is responsible the day-to-day operations of the accounting department which includes all aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, cash application and fixed assets. Ideal candidate will have manufacturing accounting experience. Responsibilities/Skills/Abilities: Utilizes independent judgment to create efficient effective processes for day-to-day activities that impact the financial statements and the company cash flow Has authority to make decisions on all processes related to the day-to-day activities of the accounting department Oversee and manage the accounting team, ensuring they are effectively completing daily tasks such as invoicing, cash application, credit card reconciliations, payables invoices, landed cost entries. Monitors the work of the accounting staff to ensure accuracy and adherence to company policies and standards Ensures strong internal controls are in place as it relates to the day-to-day accounting activities to safeguard the company's assets and financial data Handles escalated issues with vendors and customers such as payment discrepancies and outstanding balances Provide guidance, support, and training for accounting team members to ensure they understand accounting procedures and best practices. Organize workloads and staffing schedules to ensure that the department runs smoothly, and deadlines are met. Collaborates with other departments to ensure smooth operations across the company The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

5+ in accounts receivable or accounting department
2 - 4 years of experience in a supervisory role.
Proven expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation is required.
Experience with general ledger accounting, accounts payable and receivable management, and payroll processing is essential.
Familiarity with ERP systems and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) is highly preferred.
Prior experience in leading teams, improving processes, and implementing financial controls is a plus.
Required high School diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Ideal candidate will have manufacturing accounting experience.
Prior experience in leading teams, improving processes, and implementing financial controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible the day-to-day operations of the accounting department which includes all aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, cash application and fixed assets.
Utilizes independent judgment to create efficient effective processes for day-to-day activities that impact the financial statements and the company cash flow
Has authority to make decisions on all processes related to the day-to-day activities of the accounting department
Oversee and manage the accounting team, ensuring they are effectively completing daily tasks such as invoicing, cash application, credit card reconciliations, payables invoices, landed cost entries.
Monitors the work of the accounting staff to ensure accuracy and adherence to company policies and standards
Ensures strong internal controls are in place as it relates to the day-to-day accounting activities to safeguard the company's assets and financial data
Handles escalated issues with vendors and customers such as payment discrepancies and outstanding balances
Provide guidance, support, and training for accounting team members to ensure they understand accounting procedures and best practices.
Organize workloads and staffing schedules to ensure that the department runs smoothly, and deadlines are met.
Collaborates with other departments to ensure smooth operations across the company