Accounting Manager/Sr Accountant

Summary of Role/Position & Responsibilities

Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Accounting, Finance and Credit/Collection Departments. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include the following:

• Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments
• Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general & entity accounting, cost accounting.
• Develop and maintain the Company’s accounting policies, procedures and related documentation to include strong internal controls and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Timely monthly financial records for the Controller and CFO
• Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures or special projects, programs, capital expenditures, products costing, etc. when necessary.
• Interface with outside CPAs, banks and lessors, casualty/liability insurance agent(s), credit card companies, and collection agencies
• Report to the Controller in writing and verbally
• Maintaining regulatory compliance with Federal, State and local authorities such as income taxes, payroll taxes, sales taxes, property taxes, fuel taxes and local tax requirements.
• Assist in month-end closing: prepare Journal Entries, validate reconciliation.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and complaints.

Qualities of a successful person in this position:

• Ability to analyze situations accurately and take effective action
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively – self starter
• Demonstrates high level of accountability and ownership
• Organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Work productively/effectively when faced with time pressures and disruptions

Experience:

• Prior Supervision experience within a mid-size company
• Relevant industry: 5 years
• Accounting: 5 years

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required) Concentration in Accounting/Finance

Pay:

In accordance with California’s labor code, the expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $100,000 annually. A new hire’s actual pay will be determined based on experience, skillset, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Travel is not required as part of the core function of the position, however, occasional travel may be needed for training and/or team-building exercises.