Accounting Manager

Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Company•Grand Rapids, MI

16d

About The Position

Are you a detail-driven accounting leader who thrives on organization, accuracy, and collaboration? Knape & Vogt is looking for an Accounting Manager to own and lead our core accounting operations while partnering closely with leadership across the business. In this role, youll oversee key accounting functions including the general ledger, tax compliance, financial reporting and analysis and internal control, ensuring our transaction systems and workflows run smoothly and efficiently. Youll lead and develop the accounting team , support audits and financial projects, and provide critical transactional and analytical insights that help drive smart business decisions. Company Overview: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125 years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers. Whats In It For You: Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more Competitive Pay Generous Paid Time Off 11 Paid Holidays 401K with Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Employee Discount Programs Bonus and Merit opportunities

Requirements

5 years of experience in an accounting role, experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment and experience leading people
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite, experience with ERP systems
Ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently and effectively
Ability to work cross-functionally
Ability to communicate effectively across a diverse customer-base
Good verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills with ability to deal with individuals at all levels, both inside and outside the organization

Responsibilities

Maintain complex ledgers; reconcile and analyze specific accounts and accruals
Manage and participate in the month-end financial closing process
Ensure general ledger and sub-ledgers are reconciled with resolution to reconciling items
Research and resolve accounting entry issues, create adjusting journal entries as required
Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecast processes
Prepare detailed reports and presentations for all levels of management
Supervise the accounting staff in the day-to-day performance of activities
Manage transactional accounting functions
Maintain and implement internal controls
Ensure for tax (income, sales, property) compliance and planning
Coordinate with HR on company benefits, including Fiduciary 401K plan responsibilities
Participate in the development and implementation of accounting policies
Pursue business issues impacting financial results in a proactive and self-directed manner, partner with management in developing solutions
Establish performance metrics, KPIs, or evaluation of factors affecting the team
Coach and develop others to ensure organizational success