Accounting Manager
The People Placers, Carson, CA, United States
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Accounting Manager
Responsible for the month-end and the year-end close, internal controls’ testing, preparation of all audit workpapers and schedules, and financial/compliance reporting in a timely manner to provide management with information to make necessary business decisions for the company operations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage the monthly and annual general ledger closing process, including all accrual postings for month-end close.
Complete all fixed asset journal entries—asset disposals, sales, reinstatements, and new units—monthly; run depreciation and NBVs for all fixed asset units.
Process payroll entries to GL per data provided by HR.
Reconcile all GL accounts with emphasis on bank, AP, AR, fixed asset, and inventory reconciliations.
Ensure monthly/quarterly sales tax filings are completed on a timely basis.
Ensure property taxes on personal property are calculated and paid on a timely basis.
Assist in preparation of standard monthly financials and analysis of operating results.
Track monthly financial performance for both P&L and balance sheet, operational KPIs, and segment results against budget and provide variance explanations.
Prepare and present a monthly management reporting package measuring performance and identifying significant trends and variances using KPI trend analysis and a scorecard.
Prepare weekly cash summary and forecast report.
Coordinate with the FP&A VP to prepare an annual budget.
Assist with creating/developing reports to support the team with various analyses.
Assist in the preparation and coordination of financial information required for the annual audit.
Assist the Controller in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures to improve internal control and ensure proper recording of financial information.
Assist with the annual internal controls’ testing by auditing specific processes to ensure controls are sufficiently designed and are working as intended.
Support Controller, SVP and CFO with any ad-hoc reports or other requests.
Perform other related duties as required.
Some travel may be required as necessary to headquarter location
Qualifications / Skills:
Advanced computer skills w/ Microsoft Office—Excel, Word, Access, Outlook.
Advanced skills with business intelligence tools (PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau).
Familiar with General Ledger systems – RMI, FSM Cloudsuite preferred but not required.
Able to work under a tight month-end close schedule.
Understanding of how Accounting/Finance strategies can drive the business.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong partnering and collaboration skills required.
Strong problem-solving, detail-oriented, and time-management skills.
Education / Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field required.
10+ years industry experience.
Minimum 10-15 years of accounting/finance experience with progressive responsibility (public or private).
$135k-$155k plus 15% bonus
Accounting Manager
Responsible for the month-end and the year-end close, internal controls’ testing, preparation of all audit workpapers and schedules, and financial/compliance reporting in a timely manner to provide management with information to make necessary business decisions for the company operations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage the monthly and annual general ledger closing process, including all accrual postings for month-end close.
Complete all fixed asset journal entries—asset disposals, sales, reinstatements, and new units—monthly; run depreciation and NBVs for all fixed asset units.
Process payroll entries to GL per data provided by HR.
Reconcile all GL accounts with emphasis on bank, AP, AR, fixed asset, and inventory reconciliations.
Ensure monthly/quarterly sales tax filings are completed on a timely basis.
Ensure property taxes on personal property are calculated and paid on a timely basis.
Assist in preparation of standard monthly financials and analysis of operating results.
Track monthly financial performance for both P&L and balance sheet, operational KPIs, and segment results against budget and provide variance explanations.
Prepare and present a monthly management reporting package measuring performance and identifying significant trends and variances using KPI trend analysis and a scorecard.
Prepare weekly cash summary and forecast report.
Coordinate with the FP&A VP to prepare an annual budget.
Assist with creating/developing reports to support the team with various analyses.
Assist in the preparation and coordination of financial information required for the annual audit.
Assist the Controller in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures to improve internal control and ensure proper recording of financial information.
Assist with the annual internal controls’ testing by auditing specific processes to ensure controls are sufficiently designed and are working as intended.
Support Controller, SVP and CFO with any ad-hoc reports or other requests.
Perform other related duties as required.
Some travel may be required as necessary to headquarter location
Qualifications / Skills:
Advanced computer skills w/ Microsoft Office—Excel, Word, Access, Outlook.
Advanced skills with business intelligence tools (PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau).
Familiar with General Ledger systems – RMI, FSM Cloudsuite preferred but not required.
Able to work under a tight month-end close schedule.
Understanding of how Accounting/Finance strategies can drive the business.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong partnering and collaboration skills required.
Strong problem-solving, detail-oriented, and time-management skills.
Education / Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field required.
10+ years industry experience.
Minimum 10-15 years of accounting/finance experience with progressive responsibility (public or private).
$135k-$155k plus 15% bonus