Accounting Manager

Genuine Search Group; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead their financial reporting activities. This role is pivotal in managing the accounting department's daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and developing efficient practices for accurate financial statements. You will lead a talented team, oversee the financial close process, and collaborate with various departments on cross-functional projects. If you have a strong background in accounting and a passion for leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounting within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting and manage accounting operations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations.

Skills

Financial Reporting

General Ledger Management

Budgeting

Financial Analysis

Team Leadership

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing all financial reporting activities and

managing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department. This includes general ledger

entries, financial statement generation, year-end audit coordination, and support for budgeting

and forecasting activities. The role involves developing and implementing practices to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, adherence to accounting principles, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, the Accounting Manager will lead and develop the accounting team, ensuring efficient allocation of tasks and timely completion of

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall accounting function, ensuring efficient processing and

reporting across all accounting activities.

• Oversee the monthly financial close process for US, Europe and Asian entities, ensuring

timely and accurate consolidation of corporate financials.

• Maintain strict control over the General Ledger (GL), ensuring accuracy in journal entries

and alignment with company policies.

• Perform monthly account analysis and reconciliations, prepare financial statements and

provide requested reports to management

• Oversee sales and use tax reporting, ensuring timely submission and compliance with

local regulations.

• Coordinate and manage the preparation of supporting schedules for the month-end, midyear,

and year-end reviews, as well as any tax work or other miscellaneous audits.

• Continuously review and improve accounting processes and procedures, leveraging

automation tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Develop, update, and enforce accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance

with accounting standards and internal controls.

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision to the accounting team, fostering an

environment of collaboration and continuous development.

• Collaborate with other departments and leadership teams to support cross-functional

projects and financial analysis, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Prepare comprehensive and clear reports for senior management, highlighting key

financial metrics, variances, and performance against targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field; CPA certification is a plus.

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry, with a strong

understanding of accounting processes and financial reporting.

• Proficiency in SAP is highly desirable, as well as strong experience with Microsoft Excel

and other Microsoft Office tools.

• Strong supervisory skills with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing team.

• Proven ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization and represent the

Finance Department on various cross-functional teams or projects.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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