QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in accounting

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• Experience with people management
• Earned or actively seeking CPA

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to work independently and in a group on a variety of projects
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment, and prioritize effectively
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and legal regulations
• Excellent analytical abilities and strong communication skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop personnel through mentoring and coaching, both formally and informally, and most importantly by example
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment, such as printer, telephone, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files. Reconciling Accounts, balance sheet and Profit and Loss Statements entries
• Assist with month-end close and year-end audit
• Meet processing and reporting deadlines
• Develop and monitor budget information for the Accounting / Finance Department; track expenditures and variances and take corrective measures as needed
• Prepare documentation for external and internal audits, including ad hoc inquiries from various reporting agencies
• Manage Accounts Receivable Invoices and Cash Application, ensuring activities align to customer contracts for deliverables, forecasting, terms, timing, and pricing
• Support revenue recognition activities and alignment to accounts receivable
• Manage and oversee daily cash and bank account management activities, including but not limited to cash positioning, forecasting, and investments.
• Accurately record and apply all cash transactions in the accounting system
• Oversee and manage the payroll function and 401k plans, ensuring compliance with monthly and annual reporting requirements
• Support benefit plans with HR, including the processing/recording as well as financial analysis and implementation of each plan
• Manage and oversee staff accounting position(s), including training, review of all work product, and performance evaluation