Accounting Manager

ZERO ZONE INC•Waukesha, WI

24d•$95,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Under the direction of the Controller, the Accounting Manager oversees the daily operations of the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions and ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial transactions. This role supervises AR/AP staff, supports month‑end and year‑end close processes, and partners closely with the Controller to maintain strong financial controls and efficient workflows.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A.), Major in Accounting from four-year college or university
1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, supervisors, employees, and customers.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and area.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Maintain a positive work attitude.
Zero Zone expects all employees to behave and communicate in a manner which will facilitate good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisor.
Safety toe shoes and safety glasses are required while in production areas.
Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk throughout the office and production areas; have use of hands and fingers to use a computer, telephone, and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries to general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
Leverage deep ERP system knowledge to manage, maintain, and improve AR/AP workflows, ensuring accurate transaction processing and strong internal controls
Identify opportunities to optimize ERP processes, enhance automation, and resolve system issues by applying strong technical understanding of how accounting transactions flow through the system
Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, capital, revenue and expenses; preparation of balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize current and projected company financial position.
Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow between the accounting clerical personnel.
Oversees the processing of accounts payable, billing and accounts receivable
Works closely with Credit/Collections Analyst for collection of past due accounts
Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
Creates and monitors internal control procedures to ensure financial reliability
Facilitates sales tax audits and maintains compliance in regard to exemption certificate records
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Vacation and Personal Hours (after only 30 days!)
Competitive Wages
Comprehensive Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D, HSA/FSA, EAP)
401k and Profit Sharing
10 Paid Holidays
Flexible Schedules
Casual Dress Code
Wellness Programs and Incentives
Steel Toe Reimbursement
Employee Engagement Programs
One-time Home Computer Reimbursement
And more!