Job description:
Accounting Manager in Waynesboro, GA. As an Accounting Manager, you will prepare financial data such as schedules and entries for monthly closing of financial books, take ownership of completion of tasks, and follow up on outstanding tasks. This is a direct-hire, hybrid opportunity.
Essential Functions
Prepare monthly account reconciliations, identify/resolve discrepancies and report financial misstatements in accordance with our accounting policies (GAAP) and SOX controls
Assist in financial analysis to support the operations team
Improve and maintain documentation and training materials for assigned responsibilities
Take part and assist in process improvement initiatives to capture efficiencies in our process
Understand GAAP and the ability to interpret and apply these standards to determine financial misstatements
Understand SOX compliance and the ability to ensure our controls are operating effectively and mitigate risk
Escalate issues to management in a timely manner
Make sound, timely decisions, balance strategic and tactical goals and objectives
Initiate projects/process improvements and set timelines and expectations
Understand corporate objectives at all levels of the organization
Research issues
Forecast impact of each solution and implement best solution
Measure impact after implementation and adapt solution, as necessary
Apply broad knowledge and experience when addressing complex issues
Develop and maintain support of audit documentation for internal and external auditors
Attention to detail, organization, accuracy, curiosity, positive energy, and motivation to understand the business is crucial
Mentor lower-level accountants in accounting concepts; may involve review of the work of others
Develop strong relationships within the company to collaborate on tasks and company-wide initiatives
Ability to navigate in times of ambiguity
Meet attendance and punctuality standards
Perform other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field
5 10+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance in a manufacturing environment
General Requirements
Self-starter to problem solve and master account ownership without significant oversight
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, adaptable to change, display accuracy and timeliness, financial and business acumen, high decision quality, professionalism, work independently
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Knowledge and application of Intermediate/Advanced Excel and Intermediate PowerPoint
ERP experience (Infor)
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
This is a direct-hire, hybrid opportunity.