Assistant Accounting Manager

Our client is a local and highly reputable well known consumer products company that has asked us to find an Assistant Accounting Manager to join their expanding Accounting team. Excellent benefits (Health benefits fully paid, flexible work arrangements, several company activities) plus two days remote are featured.

• Manage monthly, quarterly and year-end financial closes including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations and accruals
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and generate reports for management, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders
• Prepare audit schedules and quarterly consolidated financial statements to facilitate engagements with external auditors to ensure timely close
• Ensure adherence to accounting principles and company policies
• Develop and document accounting policies and procedures, and review accounting systems to suggest modifications that improve efficiency and strengthen internal controls
• Provide technical advice on complex accounting issues and assist management in interpreting financial information

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• Four to six year experience
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations
• Strong understanding and experience with GAAP regulations
• Proven experience with financial reporting, general ledger functions, and the month-end/year-end process close
• Detail-oriented and deadline driven with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Experience with multi-currency in global based company