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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field; AND five (5) years of professional accounting experience, two (2) years of which were in a managerial role; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training.
• Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees, and managing in a team environment
• Principles and practices of accounting operations and management.
• Practices of reviewing financial documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Applicable policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Financial record-keeping and accounting practices and techniques.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Planning, organizing, and administering a comprehensive financial management and reporting program.
• Overseeing and coordinating the conduct of comprehensive annual financial audits.
• Planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff.
• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
• Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.
• Interpreting, applying, and explaining corporate policies and procedures.
• Interpreting, applying, and explaining complex federal, state, and local laws related to the areas of responsibility
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Using tact, discretion, and prudence in dealing with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Compiling, researching, and reviewing financial figures for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff including hiring, training, evaluating performance, providing compensation recommendations, and performance management.
• Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Develops and maintains relationships with external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
• Evaluates organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards and their impact upon corporate activities; recommends policy and procedural changes as required.
• Provides direction, advisement, and assistance to organizational units regarding accounting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
• Oversees insurance renewal requests.
• Oversees the management of the expense reporting system.
• Oversees all month- and year-end activity.
• Leads and/or participates in department or cross-functional projects ensuring the project meets requirements and deadlines; communicates with the team throughout the process to keep the team well-informed of changes and ensures adoption of new processes.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match)
• life
• disability
• voluntary benefits
• paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days
• HSA
• wellness program
• flexible spending accounts
• tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance program
• parental leave
• optional legal coverage and ID theft