Contract - Accounting Manager

CONTRACT - ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Position Summary:

The Accounting Manager is an integral part of a growing accounting team and needs to have strong operational experience with full-cycle Accounts Payable, General Ledger and month-end close process. The position requires the individual to have the ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize work, demonstrate accountability, and meet established deadlines. The ideal candidate will have strong operational experience who enjoys a fast-paced commercial environment. The successful candidate is articulate, professional, and understands the ins and outs of wearing multiple hats in a growing organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and/or review journal entries for key areas of responsibility including accruals, and ensuring month-end close metrics are delivered with excellence
• Analyze and review general ledger accounts in preparation for month-end close
• Review and prepare bank reconciliation entries
• Prepare and maintain the monthly fixed asset sub ledgers
• General ledger account reconciliation preparation, review and follow-up on open items
• Liaise between accounting team members and FP&A regarding the periodic activity under review and provide guidance on proper determination of U.S. GAAP expense recognition, accrual accuracy and disclosures
• Support FP&A team for G&A accrual booking
• Maintain system integrations: NetSuite, Zycus, and Concur
• Manage the Flo Qast reconciliation tool
• Assist with financial statement audit - prepare schedules, compile support for audit selections and other audit related activities
• Identify and implement process improvements through standardization and automation of processes and control
• Prepare and/or update standard operating procedures for assigned areas
• Ad hoc finance support projects as needed

Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years general ledger accounting experience desired
• Experience with NetSuite, Concur, and procurement systems
• An aptitude for learning and managing ERP data structures and reporting capabilities
• Superior analytical and modeling skills including advanced proficiency in Excel and the ability to quickly manipulate and analyze large data sets and build reports
• Strong work ethic including sound judgment, outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
• Able to work with high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment
• Results and goal-oriented mindset with an opportunistic eye towards process improvements
• Strong ability to prioritize and organize work effectively
• Must be able to collaborate and communicate effectively