Accounting Manager

Accountants One; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Accountants One, Inc. is assisting a long-time client in Atlanta to identify an Accounting Manager for their corporate office.

The role will lead and develop a five-person accounting team, drive process improvements, and maximize use of technology to streamline close cycles and reporting. The successful candidate will partner with leadership, oversee month-end closes, ensure GAAP compliance, coordinate internal and external audits, and deliver accurate financial statements.

Formación

• Business degree in Accounting with strong month-end close experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and working knowledge of GAAP.
• Insurance industry and Statutory accounting knowledge.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports and projections.
• Forecasting and profitability analysis experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Managing accounting operations and staff, including AR/AP, daily banking, and reconciliations.
• Responsible for the month-end close process and financial statement preparation.
• Coordinating, preparing, and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Analyzing financial results with respect to profits, trends, and budgets.
• Design, implement, and maintain controls over financial reporting.
• Ensure records comply with US GAAP and statutory accounting.
• Coordinating and reviewing state filings and premium tax returns.
• Developing and maintaining accounting policies and systems (GL, annual statement, premium tax).
• Coordinate regulatory filings including licenses and assessments.
• Implement new accounting policies to meet objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and related activities.
• Involvement in accounting projects and process improvements.

Conocimientos

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Audits coordination

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Accountants One is helping a long-time client identify an Accounting Manager for their corporate office. This is a great time to join while they are in growth mode. The job offers advancement opportunities for the candidate who is interested in process improvement and utilization of technology.

The leadership team is really strong and will provide guidance and mentoring. The successful candidate is someone who wants to provide that same guidance and mentoring to the accounting team of five that you will manage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing aspects of accounting operations and staff, including the accounts receivable and payables function, daily banking activities, and reconciliations.
• Responsible for the month-end close process and financial statement preparation.
• Coordinating, preparing, and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Analyzing the company's financial results with respect to profits, trends, and budgets.
• Design, implement, and maintain effective controls over financial reporting.
• Ensure underlying accounting records are accurate, complete, and presented in accordance with US GAAP and regulatory (Statutory) basis of accounting
• Coordinating and reviewing state and municipal premium tax returns and information.
• Developing and maintaining all necessary accounting policies and systems, including general ledger and other financial systems (ie., annual statement, premium tax, etc.)
• Coordinate various regulatory state filings, including license fees and assessments.
• Implement any new accounting policies/procedures as necessary to achieve company objectives and/or to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate work relating to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the company's financial records.
• Involvement in various accounting projects, process design, and improvements.

Qualifications:

• Business degree in Accounting with strong month-end close experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles,
• Insurance industry and Statutory accounting
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Working knowledge of short- and long-term budgeting, forecasting, and product-line profitability analysis.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel.