Accounting Manager

Description

The Accounting Manager is responsible for maintaining the organization's financial and accounting systems and controls by establishing policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems.

This role involves collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data, managing banking, overseeing and / or performing the AP function, overseeing tax and legal compliance.

Essential Functions :

• Reporting
• Responsible for the Monthly Close Process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including consolidation of subsidiaries.
• Prepare financial information and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Oversee financial reporting of foreign markets.

2. Operational Management

• Oversee weekly global commission payments to ensure they are made timely and accurately.
• Responsible for the AP function and ensure accuracy and efficiency in processing.
• Analyze trends and prepare critical measurements.
• Lead system improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

3. Sales Tax Compliance

• Track and handle communication with various sales tax authorities for both the United States and Canada.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of sales tax returns for the United States and Canada.

4. Internal Controls

• Protect organization assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Conduct audits and provide information to external auditors, as necessary.

5. Budget Management

Achieve organization budget objectives by scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.

6. Financial Analysis

Perform analytics on key financial metrics to help the company make data driven decisions.

7. Legal Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, filing financial reports, and advising management on necessary actions.
• Oversee annual 1099 process for the U.S. and Canada.

8. Confidentiality

Protect organization value by keeping information confidential and cautioning others regarding potential breaches.

9. Professional Development

Improve financial, accounting, and management job knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies.

10. Collaboration

• Contribute to financial, accounting, and organizational success by working with all internal departments to provide data needed for operational efficiency.
• Assist other departments in accomplishing goals as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively articulate ideas, provide clear instructions, and collaborate with team members, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment, including willingness to support others and to manage and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Possesses a strong work ethic, demonstrated by taking ownership of projects, being proactive, and working as needed to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Possess a strong attention to detail, demonstrated by the ability to perform tasks with precision, minimizing errors and ensuring high-quality outputs.

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