First-line manager responsible for the day-to-day operations of an Accounting group.  Responsible for organizing, maintaining, and directing all general accounting activities and functions. These include recording and maintenance of the company’s financial records, financial statement preparation, tax compliance, payroll processing and maintenance, various managerial reporting, and supervision of the general accounting and payroll staff.   Supervises Accounting Supervisors, Associates, or Accountants.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties

•    Directs the activities of the payroll and general accounting staff
•    Prepares monthly internal financial statements
•    Oversees all monthly, quarterly and year end closings
•    Administers the preparation and distribution of timely and accurate operating/financial statements to both internal management and external users
•    Reviews all general ledger account analysis and ensure that the Company’s financial records are accurate
•    Ensures that timely remittance of statutory payments (taxes, levies, etc.)
•    Ensure full compliance with updated laws and regulations.
•    Reviews and approve all payroll and sales tax returns and deposits and ensure that they are paid when due.
•    Coordinates year end audit with the external auditors and ensure that the year-end audit package is accurate and complete
•    Liaises with tax authorities (Federal and State) and other government agencies as may be required.
•    Prepares managerial reports as required, including product line profitability, price realization, analysis of allowances, etc.
•    Monitors and maintain the Company’s accounting systems, reviewing and upgrading as necessary
•    Participates in the development of the Finance Department and operational budgets, as appropriate
•    Assists management in understanding the internal financial statements and answer any inquiries they may have
•    Provides financial expertise to internal management to assist them in various strategic and operating decisions

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university
•    A minimum of Eight (8) years accounting experience
•    MBA, CPA, or other designation a plus
•    Proficient using computer-based accounting system; SAP preferred