US Accounting Manager

Kalsec Inc.•Kalamazoo Charter Township, MI

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The US Accounting Manager will be responsible for leading day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining effective internal controls, and supporting month-end and year-end close. This role manages general ledger activities, supervises AP / AR and partners with cross-functional teams to support business decisions and compliance requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close and financial reporting.
1-3 years of supervisory experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP (or applicable accounting framework) and internal control concepts.
Experience with accounting systems/ERP (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and advanced Excel skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA certification.
Experience in manufacturing, distribution, SaaS, healthcare, or other industry-specific accounting, as applicable.
Experience with audit coordination, tax compliance support, and/or SOX controls.
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other reporting/analytics tools.

Responsibilities

Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes; prepare and/or review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting policies; ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP/IFRS (as applicable).
Prepare and review financial statements and management reports; analyze variances and communicate insights to leadership.
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and fixed assets (scope dependent on company structure).
Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls; support SOX or other compliance programs as required.
Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other third parties; prepare audit schedules and respond to requests.
Support budgeting and forecasting by providing actuals, trend analyses, and business drivers.
Ensure timely completion of sales/use tax, property tax, payroll-related filings, and other statutory reporting where applicable.
Maintain and improve accounting processes and systems; identify opportunities for automation and efficiency.
Supervise, coach, and develop accounting team members (3-4 team members; assign work, review output, and manage performance).
Partner cross-functionally (Operations, HR, Sales, FP&A) to resolve accounting issues and improve data quality.
Maintain documentation, schedules, and workpapers to support financial reporting and audits.
Perform other duties as assigned.