Accounting Manager

Location

Janesville, WI 53545:
Relocate before starting work (Required)

Full Time

Monday-Friday: 8:00am–5:00pm - must have flexibility to provide support to a 24/7 facility.

The Accounting Manager is hands‑on and is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and being accountable for all accounting functions and activities and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Responsible for all functions of the accounting department including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Cost Accounting.
• Oversee and provide guidance to accounting staff to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and ongoing professional development.
• Provide oversight to cost accountants regarding quoting, order pricing, and pricing file updates.
• Responsible for financial accounting and reporting; ensure accuracy and timeliness of all financial reports.
• Review the accounting staff’s month‑end close work, including files, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Perform assigned month‑end closing duties.
• Prepare monthly financial statement files for review by VP of Finance.
• Responsible for maintaining and improving internal controls.
• Assist with the annual budget process, including analysis, preparation, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the coordination and preparation of the annual financial statement audit.
• Support the implementation of new accounting standards as required to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Review and approve weekly check runs prepared by Accounts Payable.
• Review monthly credit card files prepared by Accounts Payable for accuracy.
• Prepare Sales & Use Tax returns in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Assist in preparation of the property tax returns.
• Serve as backup for Accounts Receivable functions as needed (cover vacation), including invoicing, recording cash receipts, and credit acknowledgement on orders.
• Responsible for understanding the food safety hazards of their job and following the employee GMPs and other procedures to ensure food safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Five or more years of experience in public accounting or private industry.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Sound judgment and initiative.
• Ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

As a full‑time GOEX employee you’ll be competitively compensated, based on experience. After just 1 year of employment, you are eligible for our 100% Employer‑Paid Profit Sharing Plan, which is second to none in the area or industry. You’ll be able to choose between two outstanding Group Medical Plans (all insurance on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment).

Additionally you’ll select Group Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Life Insurance. Included in our benefits is 24/7 access to our awesome Fitness Center for you and your spouse. The company will provide basic Group Life Insurance, 10 non‑working paid holidays, 80 hours of vacation pay after only 60 days of employment, and tuition assistance if you choose to continue your education.

• Paid time off

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Public accounting or private industry: 5 years (Required)