The Accounting Manager will manage the general ledger and financial close processes, improve accounting processes, and maintain accounting policies and procedures in a fast-paced company. The Accounting Manager will also be responsible for managing a team of accounting and revenue operations staff who work cross-functionally across the organization.
This position is in-office and must be able to commute to the Gilbertsville, PA office five days a week. Education and Experience: - Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
- 5-7 years of accounting experience.
- 1+ year of management experience.
- Proven ability to implement and refine internal controls.
Core Competencies:- Strategic vision to think about larger picture and future department and company goals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to read, analyze, and reconcile financial reports.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word.
- Adaptability with changing perspectives and/or needs.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
- Possess good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-confident to make sound independent decisions.
- Assertiveness with ideas and questions.
- Ability to successfully interact with a variety of people.
- Good customer service skills.
- Ability to use discretion as it relates to confidential company and client information.
- Attention to detail.
- Calm under pressure.
- Openness to feedback.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be willing and able to interact with and present to all levels of the organization in a clear and concise manner.
- Proven ability to lead, train, and develop team.
- Must be results-oriented and be able to juggle multiple priorities with limited supervision.
- Must have a hands-on approach and success in working in a team-based environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize responsibilities accordingly.
- Previous experience with ERP/Accounting systems.
- Strong organization and project management skills.
Job Description:- Responsible for the preparation of various journal entries and account analysis.
- Ensure month-end accrual information is accurate, complete, and reported in a timely matter.
- Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations and responsible for various accounting activities to maintain accurate records.
- Actively involved in the month-end financial close process.
- Responsible for researching and recording closing adjustments as requested.
- Compile and complete monthly and year end reconciliations.
- Responsible for the review of all aspects of deferred revenue recognition.
- Perform various duties related to accounts receivable and collections.
- Responsible for maintaining fixed asset and prepaid reporting reconciliations.
- Responsible for all aspects of hardware inventory including physical inventory.
- Implement and maintain strong, effective internal controls over accounting processes to ensure accurate and complete financial reporting.
- Responsible for ensuring quoting, maintenance renewals, and annual subscriptions are completely timely by the Revenue Operations team members.
- Responsible for assisting with pricing increases and new part numbers.
- Assist the Controller with annual budgeting and bi-monthly forecasting.
- Accountable for ensuring compliance with the internal authority matrix and budget.
- Identify opportunities and implement plans to improve financial operations and increase efficiency.
- Promote positive employee experience through timely and well communicated resolution of issues.
- Addresses financial questions or concerns timely and accurately.
- Ensure that all general ledger balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly and advise the Controller of any potential exposures in a timely manner.
- Oversee the activities of Accounting Department to ensure the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports.
- Responsible for supervising the accounting procedures of the company.
- Engage in critical and confidential aspects of accounting.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Manager.
Additional Competencies:- An understanding of the General ledger, and its interaction with accounts payable and receivable.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently, communicate progress, develop a plan and execute effectively.
Supervisory Duties:- This person will directly supervise staff and work closely with internal departments.
General Duties:- Complete all tasks and handle all situations in accordance with Gateway's Core Values.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, or participating in professional organizations.
- Communicate in a clear, concise, and timely manner, including voicemail and email.
- Always promote and uphold the values, mission, and vision of the company.
- Read, understand, and comply with the Employee Handbook.
- Promote and adhere to all defined policies, processes, and procedures.
- Perform other tasks as required by management.
Physical Demands:- Ability to hear, see and speak adequately (with or without accommodations) to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Ability to perform repetitive movement actions including walking, standing and sitting for long periods of time to adequately perform the essential functions of the job.
- Ability to work in inside environmental conditions.
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