Assistant Accounting Manager

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Mandeville, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Accounting Manager to join their team. This role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop leadership skills, and grow with a dynamic company that has been a leader in the grain and transportation industries since 1969. The Assistant Accounting Manager will be primarily responsible for assisting with accounting operations and reporting, including recording, classifying, examining, and analyzing fiscal transactions, and preparing financial reports. The role may involve management of a staff or working as an independent specialized accounting role. CGB is known for its innovation, progressive leadership, and commitment to providing a voice for all employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
One year of accounting experience.
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; strong use of database and spreadsheet applications (Excel).
Working knowledge of the theory and practice of accounting (i.e. fixed assets, receivables, cash processes, internal revenue code, tax, reconciliation, financial statements, and processes).
Working knowledge of accounting and financial software programs, and automated data processing systems/programs (depending on area of assignment).
Knowledge of forecasting, statistical modeling; including variance analysis.
Basic knowledge of sales and use tax (depending on area of assignment).
Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and present findings.
Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with ability to remain flexible to changing priorities.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to effectively supervise and coach subordinates, including ability to communicate regarding performance.
Ability to prepare clear and concise oral and written reports.
Ability to work effectively both autonomously and within a team environment.
Ability to work extended hours; outside normal business hours, evenings, weekends, holidays.
Ability to quickly and efficiently respond to rapidly changing environment.

Nice To Haves

License/Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

Protect company assets through use of judgment, monitoring internal control effectiveness, and observation, as well as maintaining complete and accurate fixed asset records.
Assist management by supervising the operations of the accounting department; including control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.
Monitor and manage the company's daily cash position; ensures liquidity.
Prepare or assist in preparations of income, sales, property, and state tax returns.
Work with manager to ensure timely and complete month end closing, financial reporting, account reconciliation, review of financial statements, forecasting, monitoring budgets, and maintains fixed assets.
Monitor business activities to maintain compliance with laws and internal guidelines.
Review and approve credit applications and limits.
Monitor and work with manager for property taxes, sales taxes, and commodity grain assessment remittances.
Work with manager to add and/or maintain discount and premium codes and tables.
Work with manager in audit preparations, including preparing reports and requested information; may participate in the annual risk assessment process.
May supervise and coach assigned staff, including recommendations for hiring, scheduling, training, promoting, performance related issues, and firing.
Other duties as assigned.