Accountant

Description:

As an Accounting Manager, you will plan and direct the accounting activities of the department. You will manage the accounting staff who are responsible for financial reporting, billing, collections, payroll, and budget preparation.

Responsibilities and Duties

· Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.

· Oversees preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.

· Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.

· Responsible for tax planning throughout the fiscal year; files annual corporate tax return.

· Audits accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.

· Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.

· Provides financial analysis with an emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.

· Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.

· Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Qualifications

· Proven working experience as Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor or Finance Manager

· Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases

· Ability to manipulate large amounts of data

· Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations

· High attention to detail and accuracy

· Ability to direct and supervise

· BS degree in Accounting or Finance