Director of AccountingWe are Looking to hire a Director of Accounting, responsible for organizing, directing, and supervising the work of accounting personnel performing lending, servicing, fixed assets, payroll, and cash application accounting activities.
Essential Functions:- Responsible for the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process. Assist hands-on in the monthly close process, including review of journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Responsible for driving process improvement and operational efficiency across all areas of responsibility.
- Coordination of the annual financial statement audit with the external auditor.
- Monitor and maintain an appropriate system of internal controls to ensure the integrity of the Company's financial information and safeguard Company assets in accordance with US GAAP.
- Support financial reporting issues, assess impact to organization, formalize positions and recommendations, document and ensure compliance.
- Review contracts and agreements, research relevant accounting guidance, provide accounting recommendations.
- Document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Review of the Quarterly and Year-end tax provisions.
- Support as needed Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Vendor funding functions.
- Develop and perform analytical financial performance reviews of designated areas.
- Support management reporting of business segments and operating channels.
- Enhance the timeliness of completion and precision of the monthly reconciliations.
- Lead and assist with ad hoc projects.
Qualifications:Ideal candidate would have the following credentials and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent
- Financial Services experience, specifically leasing
- 10+ years' experience in accounting and/or Audit
- Applicable experience in public accounting firm
- Excellent verbal, research, and written skills
- Experience creating financial statements
- Experience with general ledger functions and close processes
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet critical deadlines, and manage multiple workstreams
- Detail oriented and able to communicate simple and complex financial information
- Self-starter who takes ownership and acts with a sense of urgency
- Team player who wants to develop themselves, the team, and grow with the company
Software Skills:Strong computer skills, experience with Microsoft Dynamics SL 2018, Tableau, InfoLease, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
Additional Information:This is a hybrid position, based in our Mt. Laurel, NJ office, three days a week, with two days remote.
The successful candidate will receive competitive compensation along with our benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with match, flexible spending, and paid time off. PEAC provides one paid day off per year to support community involvement. Celebrate you by also having off your birthday on us!
