Purpose of Position

• Is to manage the company's accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Is to oversee the company's internal control framework.
• is to support the overall goals and expectations of the Finance & Accounting Department.

Position Competency

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting required, CPA is preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Expert level knowledge of GAAP.
• Hands on experience with accounting applications, strong systems aptitude and Excel expertise.
• Experience with financial statement preparation and audits.
• Deep knowledge of the design, operation and monitoring of internal controls.
• Effective supervisory skills.

Role Expectations
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*Accounting: *

• Manage all aspects of the monthly close, ensuring completion of tasks to consistently meet the company’s reporting deadlines. Drive continuous improvement to reduce the closing timeframe without sacrificing accuracy.
• Responsible for preparation and review of journal entries, with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Supervision of accounting staff.
• Manage balance sheet account reconciliations. Perform assigned reconciliations and review those completed by others according to the designated frequency.
• Oversee monthly accruals to ensure posting of costs and revenues in the proper period.
• Understand revenue vs. pass-through arrangements and ensure correct accounting treatment and timely billing.
• Identify prepaid expenses and see to amortization of expense.
• Perform accounting for ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 842 lease accounting, and the application of other complex accounting standards.
• Maintain and continuously improve the company’s internal controls.
• Assist with coordination of the annual financial statement audit, provide requested documents, and respond to auditor inquiries.
• Over time, take responsibility for oversight of fixed asset accounting (in the BNA system) including capitalization, depreciation, disposals and transfers.
• After the completion of an HRIS conversion currently underway, manage payroll/labor accounting, including interfaces with the payroll system (Paylocity).

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*Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable: *

• Oversee the AP function, ensuring quality and time lines of work.
• Manage the AP cycle, including PO matching, accurate and timely vendor invoice entry, and preparation for weekly check runs.
• Support the AP Specialist in responding to vendor inquiries, monitoring payment status and resolving issues.
• Oversee the customer invoice entry and cash application functions.
• Supervise the AR Coordinator and provide support for receivables monitoring and follow up.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s approval matrix, and with all AP and AR related controls.

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Other Responsibilities*: *

• Act as owner of the general ledger, managing chart of account maintenance activities within the accounting system (Sage 100) and ancillary systems.
• Assist in evaluating the adequacy of the accounting system to support the needs of the business, and implement bolt-on applications to facilitate process improvements.
• Supervise the loading of monthly actuals from the GL into the company’s financial reporting and forecasting application (Workday Adaptive Planning), ensuring the two systems are in sync.
• Prepare quarterly financial statements for distribution to company leadership, ownership, banks and other approved parties.
• Prepare variance analysis and other explanations to support a through understanding of reported results.
• Ensure confidentiality and safeguarding of the company’s financial information.
• Work as a key member of a highly collaborative and mutually supporting Accounting & Finance team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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