Manager, General Accounting
About The Position
The Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing the general ledger accounting and reporting for various areas of the business to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, corporate policies, and external audits. Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual close and reporting processes. Review and approve monthly journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by Accountant(s). Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for high risk, complex transactions and accounts. Prepare and review monthly operating results and analyze significant variances from operating plan and prior year. Oversee and provide job/career development to staff. Assist in various project-based assignments. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with business stakeholders at all levels to ensure all transactions are accounted for accordance with accounting policies. Continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the accounting and closing processes. Assist financial reporting team with audit requirements and compliance. Special projects as required.
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field of study
- Management experience of onshore and offshore staff
- Process-oriented with a passion for developing best practices
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with all levels of the organization and external partners
- Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
- Strong excel, analytical, organization, time management, interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated and proactive; able to function in a fast paced, dynamic environment and still pay close attention to details
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and periodic long days
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information
Nice To Haves
- CPA and both public and corporate accounting experience a plus
- Experience with JD Edwards a plus
Responsibilities
- managing the general ledger accounting and reporting for various areas of the business to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, corporate policies, and external audits
- Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual close and reporting processes
- Review and approve monthly journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by Accountant(s)
- Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for high risk, complex transactions and accounts
- Prepare and review monthly operating results and analyze significant variances from operating plan and prior year
- Oversee and provide job/career development to staff
- Assist in various project-based assignments
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with business stakeholders at all levels to ensure all transactions are accounted for accordance with accounting policies
- Continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the accounting and closing processes
- Assist financial reporting team with audit requirements and compliance
- Special projects as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
