Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Moses Lake,WA, US

6918836

22 days ago

Experience: Manager

Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per year

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join the finance team and report directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

This is a hands-on accounting leadership position for someone who enjoys being involved in the details while also helping improve processes, systems, reporting, and internal controls.

The Accounting Manager will oversee accounting activities for multiple domestic and international entities, support the monthly and annual close, prepare financial reporting, manage reconciliations and cash activity, assist with budgeting and forecasting, and provide technical guidance to other accounting team members.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, collaborative, and comfortable working in an environment with multiple entities and competing priorities.

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities across multiple legal entities and business operations.
• Take primary ownership of accounting activities for assigned international and investment-related entities.
• Coordinate with internal accounting personnel and external accounting partners to ensure accurate and timely financial activity.
• Review transactions, adjustments, intercompany activity, banking activity, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review intercompany transactions, consolidations, and elimination entries.
• Monitor debt balances, interest payments, and related accounting activity.
• Monitor cash balances and coordinate transfers and funding requirements.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset and property records.
• Review system-generated and imported transactions, research exceptions, and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of monthly and year-end close activities.
• Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packages.
• Provide financial information and analysis to the CFO and senior leadership.
• Review financial data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Assist with consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities.
• Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve the quality and efficiency of financial reporting.

• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process in partnership with the CFO.
• Analyze financial results, trends, and variances.
• Investigate significant fluctuations and provide explanations to leadership.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to assist with business planning and decision-making.

• Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls.
• Review accounting processes for compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend appropriate improvements.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and governmental reporting requirements.
• Stay current on relevant GAAP and regulatory developments.

• Provide accounting guidance and technical support to accounting staff.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and development of new team members.
• Promote a collaborative, accountable, and professional team environment.
• Partner effectively with internal departments, leadership, external advisors, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as a resource for accounting questions and complex transactions.

• Assist with the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of financial systems.
• Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve accounting processes.
• Participate in projects designed to strengthen reporting, controls, and operational efficiency.
• Help ensure accounting systems accurately support the organization's evolving needs.

• Provide backup and support for a semi-monthly payroll process involving employees across multiple states and jurisdictions.
• Assist with payroll-related accounting and problem resolution.
• Become familiar with payroll systems and processes to provide coverage when needed.
• Help ensure accurate processing of wages, taxes, deductions, garnishments, and other payroll-related items.

• Support the CFO and finance team with special projects and financial analysis as needed.
• Participate in audits, system implementations, year-end activities, and other key accounting…