(strong((em(Based out of our Ann Arbor office, this key role is a work-from-home position with the possibility of occasional in-office requirements throughout the year.
Eligible candidates must be located in Michigan.(br((br((/em((/strong((strong(The Accounting Manager is responsible for performing a wide range of general accounting responsibilities pertaining to the daily, monthly and year-end Finance operations.
The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the daily operation of the Accounting Department including managing, supporting and developing staff in the finance department.
The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the quality and accuracy of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
(br((br((/strong((strong(In partnership with the Director of FP&A, the Accounting Manager will work to build upon and maintain current accounting and finance policies and procedures, looking for areas of improvement to advance the operations in the finance department.
This position requires attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to resolve issues proactively as well as the capability to communicate with executives, vendors and employees in a professional manner.
The accounting manager must demonstrate logic and critical thinking skills and have the latitude to effectively handle most accounting related situation as a department leader.(br((br((/strong((strong(Requirements(br((/strong((ul((li(Managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department including month-end and year-end process(/li((li(Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to: o accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes (/li((li(Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness (/li((li(Preparing and/or reviewing appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations (/li((li(Maintaining the general ledger system (/li((li(Researching accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) (/li((li(Establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies and principles (/li((li(Assist in the development and growth of the accounting/finance department (/li((li(File and perform any necessary audits and/or special projects as needed (/li((li(Complete banking and all other balance sheet reconciliation monthly (/li((li(Ensure payments are completed timely (/li((li(Ensure compliance with accounting and tax regulations (/li((li(Maintain an up-to-date filing system (/li((li(Report on financial status on a regular basis and create ad-hoc reports when needed(br((br((/li((/ul((strong(What We Need From You(br((/strong((ul((li(Bachelor’s Degree in finance, Accounting or other related degree (/li((li(CPA or CMA equivalent qualifications preferred (/li((li(7+ Years of proven experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a management capacity (/li((li(Hands on experience with general ledger A/P and Accounts receivable functions (/li((li(Solid understanding of GAAP and internal controls (/li((li(Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (/li((li(Excellent relationship and communication skills (/li((li(Solutions orientated approach to problems with attention to details (/li((li(Ability to collaborate across multiple departments and influence all levels within the organization; a willingness to collaborate and bring in needed resources to close sales (/li((li(High degree of professionalism and adaptability (/li((li(Degree level Education (br((br((/li((/ul((strong(Benefits(br((/strong((ul((li(Work From Home(/li((li(Training & Development(/li((li(Short Term & Long Term Disability(/li((li(Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)(/li((li(Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)(/li((li(Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)(/li((li(Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)(/li((/ul(