Accounting Manager

AWP Safety • North Canton, OH

24d • $105,000 - $122,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager will plan and direct the accounting activities of the department. This role ensures the timely and accurate completion of financial close processes, financial reporting, and adherence to accounting policies and GAAP compliance. The manager will also partner with FP&A, be involved in ERP system implementation, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, and manage tax filings. Additionally, this role coordinates with outside auditors and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Five years or more of related experience required.
• Two or more years of experience managing others.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), auditing practices, and applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills and work ethics
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
• Experience with Great Plains or Microsoft D365, Quickbooks, TCR and Visual Lease preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close process and financial reporting processes.
• Ensure adherence to the company's accounting policies, and that the policies and financial statements are compliant with GAAP and any other regulatory requirements.
• Partner with FP&A for the monthly review of financial results
• Active involvement in ERP system implementation
• Prepare/review account reconciliations monthly
• Preparation and posting of monthly journal entries to support financial statements including but not limited to inventory, fixed assets, payroll and intercompany.
• Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax returns.
• Prepare and file annual personal property tax returns.
• Coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Benefits

• Three medical plan options
• Two dental plan options
• Legal and Identity Shield coverage
• Accident coverage
• Critical Illness coverage
• Company-paid life insurance coverage.
• Company-paid long-term disability (LTD) insurance.
• Availability of Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Availability of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Participation in the 401(k)-retirement plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager