Description:
Our client, a publically traded automotive manufacturer, is looking for an Accounting Manager
Summary:
Manages and coordinates activities and operations of accounting department and staff, including general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable and treasury accounting.
Job responsibilities:
- Develops, implements, and monitors systems for general accounting.
- Reviews and analyzes the organization's accounting operation; establishes, develops, and/or recommends accounting policies to management.
- Prepares and analyzes financial and operational reports; prepares reports required by regulatory agencies, banks, investors, and other external parties.
- Manages monthly accounting close cycle; reviews journal entries and monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
- Reviews and analyzes complex financial information and transactions.
- Participates in implementation and testing of financial systems.
- Analyzes, reviews, and manages overall general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable systems.
- Assists in preparation of financial presentations for senior management and Board of Directors presentations.
- Reviews, updates and ensures adherence to accounting and Sarbanes-Oxley controls for Spartan Chassis.
- Manages accounting and tax return for the Spartan Chassis Foundation.
- Coordinates year-end audits for business unit.
- Hires, trains, supervises, motivates, and develops general accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable staff; manages schedules and workflow.
- Assigns duties and monitors quality of work; assures staff conforms to organizational policies, accounting controls and government regulations.
- Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively works to promote and recognize performance.
- Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions.
- Performs other duties as assigned by manager.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) in accounting or finance or equivalent.
- CPA certification required.
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Knowledge of manufacturing, cost accounting and financial reporting.
- Eight or more years related experience.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate subordinates.
- Proficient on ERP systems and MS Office
- Commitment to excellence and high standards.
- Acute attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with all levels of management.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and work flow.
- Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
Or contact jvance@eliterecruitingllc.com for more information.