General Ledger Accounting Manager

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Job Overview :

The Accounting department records and maintains all financial data required for company financial statements.

The General Ledger Accounting Manager oversees the workflow and productivity of the Accounting team and ensures company transactions are recorded properly and reporting accurately. As the senior member of the accounting team, the Manager possesses a comprehensive understanding of general ledger processes and resolves any escalated issues. The manager provides technical and non-technical guidance to the accounting team and prioritizes and delegates workflow based on complexity and availability of team resources.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Oversees the workflow and productivity of General Ledger Accounting Team
• Delegates and prioritizes assignments based on complexity and availability of team resources
• Implements procedural and policy changes to improve departmental workflow
• Develops, enforces, and maintains company accounting policies
• Maintains accuracy and integrity of financial software system and financial statements
• Communicates and interacts with CFO, B&H departments, and external accountants as needed to keep them updated and to resolve issues and problems
• Prepares financial statements for management reporting needs and banking institutions
• Facilitates and manages the external auditing process
• Oversees design and implementation of accounting control processes
• Provides training and guidance to all members of the general ledger accounting team

Additional Responsibilities :

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Preferred Education, Experience and Licenses :

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex or gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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