Accounting Manager
Well-respected distribution company located in North East Portland is seeking an Accounting Manager. This position is open to due growth and will report directly to the VP of Finance.
Why Take the Accounting Manager Role:
- Great culture, laid back/nice people
- Room for growth
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Opportunity to join a company experiencing record growth, where you can make an impact.
Job Responsibilities of Accounting Manager:
As an Accounting Manager, you will be overseeing all aspects of accounting. This role will manage the day to day accounting activities and be responsible for all month/year-end close processes, accounts payable & receivables, billing, cash receipts, general ledger, treasury, and various ad-hoc analysis.
Specific duties of the Accounting Manager role include:
- Achieving accounting operational objectives preparing and completing action plans, resolving problems, completing audits, identifying trends, determining system improvements and implementing changes
- Ensuring an accurate and timely monthly and year-end close along with the timely reporting of all monthly financial information
- Supervise and direct AP, AR and general accounting functions
- Cash management
- Maintaining financial security by establishing internal controls
- Coordinating and working as a liaison with external auditors
- Working with direct reports to establish performance goals and objectives for each year as well as monitoring and advising on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff
- Process improvement projects
Experience Preferred for the Accounting Manager:
We are looking for an Accounting Manager who combines a solid background in accounting and strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. You should be detail-oriented and have sound judgment and strong reasoning skills, as well as good analytic and problem-solving abilities. It is also important that you display excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Specific requirements for the Accounting Manager include:
- BS in Accounting
- 5+ years of accounting experience
- Supervisory/ leadership experience
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and concepts, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics preferred
- Advanced Excel