Manager, Accounting

JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the oversight of several functional areas such as:
Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Financial Reporting. The position interacts with various departments throughout the company to resolve payable and receivable issues as well as reporting financial results and general ledger activity.

FULL TIME ONSITE in Hampshire Illinois

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs work of Accounts Payable Associates, Account Receivable Associates, Accounting Associates
• Responsible for the recruiting, training, and performance management and development of finance associates
• Completes monthly close duties and schedules in a timely manner
• Interact with Accountants, and finance leads in terms of monthly close activities, including journal entries, monthly schedules, and reconciliation work
• Make recommendations to management to improve profitability
• Identify opportunities to control costs and reduce expenses
• Prepare and file local tax returns
• May oversee and manage the payroll activities of local business
• Participate in shrink committee

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Finance or Accounting

Experience
5 years of accounts payable experience required, preferably with 1+ year leading others

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must be able to analyze data and draw logical conclusions and recommendations from the data
• Ability to lead and direct clerical positions
• Proficient computer skills with emphasis on Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Day-to-day management of direct reports
• Proper coding of customer and supplier invoices

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