Accounting Manager

Company: Federal Protection Inc
Location: Springfield
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:The expectation of the accounting manager is to supervise, track and evaluate day-to-day activities. The position is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable activities. This individual must be organized and efficient with strong supervisory and customer service skills. The Accounting Manager will have contact with senior leadership which requires interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal to ensure efficacies for all departments.ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES :Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including: Accurately and timely process Month-end and Year-end.Manage Accounts payable, Account receivable, Cash Receipts/Collections, sales tax reporting and customer service.Strategic planning for accuracy, efficiency, production, and quality customer-service standards.Analyze systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions.Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the business flow as it relates to the department.Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine transactions.Respond to inquiries from Senior Leadership and customers regarding special reporting requests.Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on performance and professional development, staff conflicts, absenteeism etc.Support senior leadership with special projects, implementation and workflow process improvements.Collaborate with senior leadership to support overall department goals, objectives and daily activities.Protect company's value by keeping information confidential and enforcing internal controls.JOB REQUIREMENTS:3-5 years proven working experience as Accounting Manager or Accounting Supervisor.BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting helpful.Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required.Must be organized, proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting.High attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Salesforce, MS Excel, Sage 100, or similar accounting software and databases.Ability to manipulate large amounts of data.Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices and standards. Physical Requirements:Bending down to access filesWalking up and down stairsLifting up to 50lbs occasionallySitting at a desk for long periods of timeFLSA STATUS:ExemptWORK HOURS:Full-time 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at Federal Protection Inc. Headquarters Springfield MO, but must be flexible to service customers and employees.

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