Job PurposeThe Accounting Manager manages the core accounting functions of the company related to A/P, Payroll, and the G/L. The position is responsible for managing the accounting function of Ring, Rapac, Ring Canada, and Ring Europe. It is a "working manager" position that performs various accounting activities while at the same time managing the core functions noted above. This person must have the ability to see "what's possible" and then lead the company thru the change management process. This position will oversee 55,000 A/P transactions covering $250MM+, multiple pay cycles and payroll of 600+ employees.
Key Responsibilities and Duties- Manages the daily functions of Accounts Payable and Payroll.
- Manage and assist the staff with their personal development including all the required employee services activities tied to goal setting, annual evaluations, and merit increases, etc. Ensures all employees are trained and cross-trained to handle their respective roles.
- Maintains external relationships with vendors, third party providers, company facilities, corporate employees, and professional trade agencies.
- Works closely with Ring Purchasing and the facilities to timely process and pay vendors, resolve vendor billing issues and ensures that internal procedures and processes are followed. Responsible for making sure that all invoices are processed using the proper method, and if not, correct and train team members.
- Manages and prepares the filing of annual 1099's for business partners.
- Performs/oversees applicable general ledger account analysis along with resolution of open issues.
- Sales Tax - Manages and maintains the relationship with third party Sales Tax Audit Firm. Coordinates annual review of invoices and ensures that findings are resolved within the department. Tracks incoming sales tax refunds from vendors and reports to third party. Ensures training is available as needed across all of Ring and Rapac purchasing agents and employees involved. Coordinates sales and use tax audits within the department, between fixed assets, AP and tax filings.
- Assist in month end close process, budgeting, forecasting, and account reconciliations.
- Participate in both internal and external audit activities.
- General Insurance - Prepares annual general insurance specifications for policy renewals, sales data, M&E data, payroll data and auto information. Responsible for allocation of prepaid expense to all locations based on various metrics. Coordinates the annual Travelers insurance audit on workers compensation coverage, sales and auto coverages. Works closely with insurance provider throughout the year regarding certificates of insurance, and ensuring that all facilities are covered and with adequate coverage.
- Maintains LN Integrations between the Sales, Purchasing and Inventory modules to finance. Responsible for manual uploads from payroll into the general ledger. Works closely with plants to correct and clear errors as well as general maintenance when creating new item groups, dimensions or other changes. Integral part of LN update for testing processes on behalf of the finance team. Responsible for monthly period maintenance within LN. Finance administrator for Lean TMS and manages settlement activities as well as working closely with purchasing to maintain the system.
- Provides back up to Financial Analysts and Director of Financial Services as needed for vacations / absences.
- Work in concert with Corporate Credit Manager to ensure efficiency and continuity across the entire finance organization.
- Provides leadership across entire accounting/finance function and works closely with CFO.
- Perform other special projects as assigned by management.
Experience and Educational Qualifications- Bachelor's degree required with concentration in accounting or finance preferred.
- Must have training and knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft suite.
- Five years minimum accounting experience.
Relationships: Must have good working relationship with employee services, plant managers, regional managers, executive staff, department heads, and any third party vendors.
Abilities Required- Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly.
- Must be able to take direction and work well with others.
- Must be able to work under the stress of deadlines.
- Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately.
- Must be able to react to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned.
