Senior Accounting Manager

The Cook & Boardman Recruiting Team • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

This position will have oversight of the Company’s accounting function and 2-3 employees directly reporting to this position. This position will be instrumental in day-to-day accounting activities. This position will work closely with the Corporate Controller in maintaining the Company’s financial records and implementing appropriate controls.

Requirements

• CPA
• Minimum of seven (7) years general accounting experience required
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Knowledge and experience in accounting and financial disciplines
• Advanced word processing and spreadsheet skills
• Well-developed participatory management and administrative skills, with proven ability to recruit, train and motivate personnel
• Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of management, co-workers and subordinates
• Well organized with strong analytical and reasoning abilities
• Attention to detail required, must be a self-starter
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Two to four (2-4) years public accounting experience preferred
• Experience dealing with inventory preferred
• Experience with opening balance sheet / purchase accounting preferred
• Experience in the construction industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily and monthly accounting activities, as well as all aspects of month and year-end close
• Manage all aspects of the general ledger
• Develop methodologies for recurring journal entries including booking of payroll and benefit costs and reserve calculations
• Lead the consolidation of financial information from acquisitions into parent financial system
• Coordinate weekly cycle counting and reporting as well as annual physical inventory counts; oversee reconciliation of physical inventory accounting activities
• Review bank reconciliations monthly
• Compile and post monthly journal entries
• Verify support schedules to general ledger control accounts; reconcile balance sheet accounts and review sales, cost of goods sold, and expense accounts for accuracy and make corrections as needed
• Substantiate financial transactions and reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information and supporting documents
• Prepare monthly financial management reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends, including comparisons to budget
• Make certain all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Maintain annual budget files and assist in budget preparation
• Direct, monitor and evaluate the activities and performance of accounting personnel; provide back up of all positions as needed and revise procedures as required
• Work with division accounting personnel to implement best practices and monitor processes and procedures
• Monitor company-wide compliance with internal accounting policies
• Ensure that accounting processes used within the Company meet GAAP requirements
• Assist external auditors as required
• Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting guidance and regulations
• Assist Corporate Controller with a variety of other tasks/projects as necessary

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
• Career Growth: You’ll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to C&B University, our in-house development program.
• Supportive Culture: Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed