Accounting Manager

Job Description

We are hiring for an Accounting Manager in the Smyrna, GA area. Successful candidate is a hands-on leader responsible for the integrity of the company's daily financial operations and the successful completion of critical department-wide projects.

This role requires a candidate who can mentor a small team (AR/AP) and manage external partners (tax/audit firms) while simultaneously acting as the primary driver for the final stages of a new ERP implementation.

Base salary starting at 120K+

100% paid Employee benefits and 70% for Family & Children!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Hands-On Operational Management

• Full-Cycle Month-End Close:
Personally oversee and execute the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes to ensure GAAP-compliant, timely reporting.

• AR/AP Supervision:
Directly supervise daily Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accurate processing, optimized cash flow, and swift resolution of discrepancies.

• General Ledger & Reconciliations:
Maintain the general ledger and perform reconciliations, identifying and correcting errors to ensure data integrity.

• Small Team Mentorship:
Actively mentor and train AP/AR staff, providing performance evaluations and guidance to foster a high-performing, disciplined team.

• Fixed Assets & Depreciation:
Oversee the recording of capital assets and determine appropriate depreciation rates in accordance with tax code revisions.

• Review periodic inventory counts and ensure systematic accuracy between the physical warehouse and ERP. Willing to physically count inventory during year end.

2. ERP Project Leadership (Implementation & Testing)

• ERP Project Completion:
Lead the final phases of the ERP implementation, including data migration, system testing, and troubleshooting to ensure a seamless transition.

• End-User Testing (UAT):
Conduct rigorous testing of financial modules and workflows to ensure system outputs align with business requirements and internal controls.

• Post-Launch Optimization:
Continuously review and optimize the new system processes to improve departmental efficiency and reporting accuracy.

3. Audit, Tax, & HQ Compliance

• External Audit Liaison:
Coordinate with external audit firms and Headquarters (HQ), ensuring all audit requests are fulfilled accurately and supporting documentation is justified.

• Tax Firm Management:
Manage relationships and data flow with external tax firms to ensure accurate sales tax and income tax filings and compliance.

• Internal Controls:
Establish and enforce internal control frameworks to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with corporate governance.

• HQ Reporting:
Prepare and submit all financial documentation and schedules.

4. Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Budgeting & Variance Analysis:
  Lead the annual budget process and monitor monthly variances to provide management with actionable financial insights.
• Economic Strategy:
  Recommend modifications to existing programs and strategies based on financial performance and tax code revisions.

Required:

• Degree in accounting or business administration
• 10+ years of experience in full accounting functions.
• Managerial experience. Minimum of 3+ years
• ERP experience ( I.E. Sage, Acumatica)
• Experience with accounting software, MS Office Suites, Advanced Excel and ability to work in Google Workspace.
• Experience working for a Publicly traded, global company with revenue size of $60
  
  MIL+

Preferred:

• Master's degree in accounting or business administration
• CPA is preferred
• Acumatica ERP system experience is a huge plus!

Meet Your Recruiter

Nick Donofrio