SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under general supervision, performs all activities related to the accurate and timely processing of accounting transactions within the incumbents areas of responsibility (assigned functional area as well as business unit/division). Responsible for all accounting related reconciliations and preparation and analysis of financial statements. The Accounting Manager is a highly detail-oriented individual with 5 years of finance and accounting experience.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures compliance with companywide policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Accurate and timely compilation, completion, and distribution of company financial statements.
- Hands-on reconciliation of any and all related general ledger and sub ledger accounts under his/her area(s) of responsibility.
- Manages the fixed asset software system and ensures accurate tracking and reporting of fixed assets.
- Handles all audit workpapers and processes for the company. Prepares the annual budget for the company and outlines important budgeting schedules.
- Calculates/enters/posts monthly journal entries as required.
- Monitors and reconciles intercompany general ledger transactions and balances.
- Provides assistance and support to others in the Finance & Accounting department to ensure accurate and timely transaction processing in the various subledgers of the accounting software (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, etc.).
- Coordinates and/or completes all external reporting requirements (e.g., Personal Property Tax Statements, USDA reporting, etc.).
- Maintains employee and management confidence by protecting any and all sensitive financial and non-financial information with a keen sense of confidentiality.
- Contributes to team effort and success by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Performs such other accounting, financial or administrative tasks as may be required.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related field combined with experience preferred.
- Minimum 5-10 years of experience.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- ERP systems experience including the analyzing and reconciliation of transactions flow and integration of modules to the General Ledger (AR, AP, Inventory, etc.).
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in order to resolve issues and/or improve processes.
- Communicate effectively with all levels within the organization.
ESSENTIAL ABILITIES:
- In-depth knowledge of general accounting principles and proficiency in them.
- Key functional abilities include financial management, communication proficiency, ethical conduct, and time management.
- Strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Sense of urgency and self-motivation; ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Read, write, and understand the English language.
- Computer literacy with the ability to learn new computer software programs.
- Must be able to utilize technologies to streamline work processes.
- Must have strong analytical skills and be able to focus attention on details.
- Must have excellent organizational skills and be customer service-oriented.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision, to initiate new ideas, to audit and correct errors, to communicate clearly and accurately internally and to the grower community instilling trust, to resolve unexpected issues quickly, to keep information confidential, and to schedule tasks to meet deadlines.
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