Accounting Manager – San Ramon, CA
Our client, a leading manufacturer of consumer products is expanding their operation and looking to add an experienced Accounting Manager to their Accounting Team. This is a high visibility role with a very competitive compensation and benefits package and potential for growth. This role will sit in San Ramon, CA.
POSITION PURPOSE:This is a responsible managerial position that involves assisting with administering department policies, programs and practices; including ensuring the integrity of accounting information by researching, verifying, consolidating, planning, organizing, developing, implementing, coordinating, and directing. The Accounting Manager ensures timely and accurate financials and oversees A/R, A/P staff & accountants and reports to the Controller.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Review Per Diem Invoices, and all equipment related transactions.
· Work with the Controller to provide timely, relevant financial statements.
· Prepare reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
· Instrumental in driving the month-end process. Provide support, guidance, and feed-back to Operations Managers and Accounting staff to ensure that semi-monthly and month-end reports are submitted to the corporate office in a timely manner.
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Perform detailed review of monthly general ledger and financial statements to ensure accuracy and adherence to GAAP.
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Working with the Controller to analyze financial info and develop understanding of business units key performance indicators to ensure the questions/trend variances are addressed prior to publishing financials.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUES:
Monitor that the accounts payable and accounts receivable process at the business unit and corporate levels are on track throughout the month and that month-end deadlines are met.
Review A/P invoices to ensure validity of invoices and adherence to internal procedures/protocols.
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Monitor A/R billings at facility level and review A/R Aging/DSO Reports.
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Cash flow management.
· Preparation of budgets.
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Monitor/review reconciliation of Balance Sheet general ledger accounts. Monitor general ledger activity.
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Maintain/supervise detailed schedules of debt/leases.
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Supervise, train, provide guidance, and mentor the Accounting staff as needed.
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Evaluate internal controls for weaknesses and opportunities to improve the process and propose corrective action to VP Executive/CFO.
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Review vendor/customer contracts as needed.
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Work closely with banks, auditors and outside CPA for year-end close.
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Arrange for audits of company’s accounts.
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Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies.
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Delegate special projects as needed.
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Manage the Accounting and Collections departments
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Advise management about insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities. Direct determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets view and sign off on G/L “RECS” (Balance sheet worksheets) monthly & maintain current monthly.
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Advise management about insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities. Direct determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALITIES:
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Strong understanding of accounting theory
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5-10 years’ experience in all aspects of accounting.
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Highly detail oriented and organized in work
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Ability to meet assigned deadlines
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish
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Objectives
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Proficient knowledge of Excel, problem solving, and analytical skills required.
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Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and
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external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results
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Skill in developing detailed documentation in communicating financial information and results
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Ability to provide guidance to Business Units and department staff in policies, and procedures
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting, Financial, or Business Administration preferred.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The position of Accounting Manager requires a motivated person that is detail oriented and is able to work as a team member. Depending on the needs of this company other assignments may be added to this job description as required.
Our Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.