Location
Edwardsville, IL | United States
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About the job
Summary: The accounting manager position will plan and direct the accounting activities of the department. This position with report directly to the controller or Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
ESSENETIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
- Oversee Preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
- Oversee the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that he reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles and/or financial reporting standards.
- Audits accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the external audit.
- Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.
- Provides financial analysis with an emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions and contact negotiations.
- Manages expense reports and oversees the input of timely reports into both accounting software and expense reporting software.
- Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
- Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions to ensure accuracy.
- Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: May be assigned.
Qualification Requirements:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- - Strong computer skills and attention to detail.
- - Ability to work in a team-orientated and fast-paced environment.
- - Excellent organizational and time management skills
- - Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software
- - Proficient in Microsoft office suite or similar software.
- Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, business administration or related degree required. 5 years or more of related experience preferred.
- Language Skills:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to effectively present information to management, and public groups.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Computer Skills:
Strong computer proficiencies are essential must possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft suite as well as project management programs.
Work environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is based primarily in an office environment and the noise level is usually moderate.
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