Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial information that conforms to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities and will also provide analysis of financial information to be used by management to make strategic business decisions.  
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
·         Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
·         Responsible for month end closing and financial reporting process including account analysis and reconciliation.’
·         Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information and an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
·         Assists accounting team in the day to day operations of the department, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, equipment fleet management, inventory management and general ledger.
·         Responsible for preparation and compliance with all audits.
·         Coordinates communication and requests from corporate office accounting staff.
·         Prepares and reviews procedures for equipment repair and maintenance cost accounting and fleet financial analysis.
·         Assures that effective communications are maintained within all areas of accounting.
·         Responsible for the review of all taxation reporting with government or regulatory agencies and that there is compliance with federal and state laws (including, but not limited to tax).
·         Coordinates and implements training for staff in accounting software programs as needed.
·         Responsible for assisting in the management of established systems, controls and operational data to ensure data integrity and accuracy, including any system implementation or upgrades.
·         Initiates and assists in any implementation of improvements to the mapped accounting processes. Ensure
·         Support Controller with special projects and workflow process improvements.
·         Supports budget and forecasting activities.
·         Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
·         Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions
·         .Responds to inquiries from the CFO, Controller, and other managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like.
·         Work with the Controller to ensure a clean and timely year end audit.
·         Assist in the organizational security in accounting software and electronic data.
·         Assist with recruiting, training and evaluating accounting staff.
·         Other duties as assigned.