Accounting Manager

Company: Ascendo Resources
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: June 26, 2022

Job Description:

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 reporting of financial statements. You will supervise staff accountants and ensure that the team's work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. Additionally, you will need to manage tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, year-end audit preparation, and support budgeting and forecasting activities. The Accounting Manager will regularly communicate with the CFO and Controller(s) therefore requires strong interpersonal and communication skills.Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closings
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information
• Assist the Controller(s) in the daily banking requirements
• Manage the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions
• Ensure monthly and quarterly bank compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner
• Support account reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting activities
• Collaborate with the other finance department managers to support overall departmental goals and objectives
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions
• Respond to inquiries from the CFO, Controller(s), and other finance and firm wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests, and etc.
• Work with the Controller(s) to ensure a clean and timely year end auditQualifications
  • BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting
  • CPA license preferred
  • Minimum two years of people management experience
  • Experience with Sage 300, TRUX, Tower, QuickBooks, or other large automated accounting system a plus
  • Must have strong experience with Microsoft Word and Excel (Vlookups, SUMIFs, Pivot Tables)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal, supervisory, and customer service skills required
  • High attention to details
  • Ability to manage employees while managing large projects
  • Must be able to thrive in a fast-pace setting

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