This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive as it is impossible to outline every duty  or responsibility a role will entail. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ROLE SUMMARY: Our Accounting Manager is a key contributor to ensure the accuracy of general ledgers, account reconciliations, and financial statements. We are looking for an individual who is responsible for participating in the month end close and related complex transaction processing, while also leading staff members on various tasks and projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee general accounting work for all entities, including management of their monthly financial close
• Manage processes and accountant direct reports, to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, and analysis
• Prepare, review, and approve complex journal entries and account reconciliations ensuring balances are fully supported by appropriate source documentation
• Conduct risk assessment of balance sheet accounts and maintain reconciliation policies
• Monthly review of corporate credit card purchases, verifying correct general ledger coding and necessary accruals
• Ownership of sales & use tax filings, including keeping up to date with individual state and local tax (SALT) policy regulations
• Lead complex accounting projects and focus on continuous improvements and automation; identify and implement changes to reduce cycle time
• Assist with establishing, implementing, and documenting policies and procedures that support a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations & profitability, and manage business risks
• Provide tools and metrics for the accounting department to analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of their work
• Compile schedules for outside auditors and lead staff in gathering audit support
• Provide operational, regulatory, and ad hoc reports, as required
• Create a department that is proactive and responsive; schedule, evaluate, train, develop, and monitor team members
• Other duties as assigned
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     ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

•    Primarily office-based; extended periods of sitting and computer use

•    Ability to review detailed financial data and reports with strong visual focus

•    Occasional standing, walking, and movement between office areas or properties

•    Ability to lift up to 15–25 lbs occasionally (files, equipment)