Accounting Manager

Challenge Manufacturing•Walker, MI

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is responsible for providing critical reporting relating to the Company’s consolidated financial reporting. The position will also be responsible for overseeing the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable departments. This role plays a key part in month-end close, internal controls, bank and financial statement audits, along with maintaining compliance with accounting standards and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum 5 years of accounting experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
Ability to review work of other team members for accuracy and provide constructive feedback
Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.
Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress
Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.
Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of both internal and external customers.
Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively with high standards for self-performance
Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness

Nice To Haves

Public and private accounting experience with CPA license is a plus
Two or more years in a leader/manager role preferred
Automotive experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable teams, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
Supporting the month end process including journal entry preparation and review, along with general ledger and financial statement review
Assist with preparation of comprehensive internal reporting package to evaluate key performance metrics across the Company
Assist in the review, preparation, and monitoring of the annual corporate budgets
Assist with preparation of management and board reports
Actively engage in recurring projects, including annual insurance audits and bank audits
Coordinate with outside auditors and tax consultants for annual financial statement audit and corporate tax return filings
Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
Continuous improvement projects of enhancing corporate controls and monitoring processes
Coordinate annual 1099 filings
Other Duties as assigned