Accounting Manager

Go METRO; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Go METRO is seeking an Accounting Manager to supervise day-to-day accounting activities, oversee revenue streams, and manage the full-cycle close. You will analyze financial data, support financial statement prep, and help implement systems to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.

The role collaborates with the Senior Accounting Manager to ensure complete information. Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of related experience, a BA/BS in accounting or finance, and strong knowledge of accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Four to six years of related experience preferred.
• Experience with revenue recognition and general accounting processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee revenue recognition and multiple revenue streams.
• Manage full-cycle accounting and month-end close processes.
• Assist in financial statements preparation and reconciliations.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Professional integrity

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

GL software

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Email applications

Job description

Go METRO

Accounting Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Metro is looking for an Accounting Manager to supervise, track and evaluate day to day activities. This position will support multiple functions of the accounting department including overseeing the revenue accounting process from multiple internal and external revenue streams, overseeing and managing full-cycle accounting process, analyze financial data, assist in the preparation of financial statements and reconciliations and other general accounting functions. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying and reporting information. This position will work closely with our Senior Accounting Manager (Capital Planning, Investments, General Accounting) to ensure accurate and complete information. Lastly , this position will continue to assist the accounting department developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Accounts Receivable

• Primary fiscal contact understanding revenue recognition and various revenue streams.
• Work with staff to implement aging report.
• Oversee the invoicing and collections of services, passes provided by Metro.
• Provide necessary month end information and entries for close.
• Primary contact person for internal/external customers related to billing.

Staff Oversight

• Oversee Sales Office to ensure customers' orders are being filled on timely basis.
• Work with Sales Office Manager to develop and implement processes that will improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist in the oversight of the Cincinnati Public Schools pass program.
• Oversee the Staff Accountant position.
• Manage the Finance retention schedule and purging of necessary documents.
• Oversee continued development of accounting employees to keep abreast of new technologies and employee skills.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for above essential functions listed above.

General Accounting

• Assist in the monthly close including the preparation of journal entries and reconciliations as assigned.
• Assist internal and external customers with questions or issues related to Metro services or products.
• Assis in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Reconciliation of employee procurement card expenses and various expense reports.
• Record payroll activity of Access and Administrative employees including monthly accruals.
• Coordinate with CFO and Directo of Accounting any potential revenue/billing issues on a timely basis.
• Provide a positive work environment that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran.
• Ability to work in compliance with Metro's safety and security policies.
• Facilitate the development of strategies to meet or exceed organizational and department performance goals and objectives, monitor results, and recognize employee, department and organization accomplishments.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Communications - Excellent verbal, writing and non-verbal skills. Persuasive, consensus builder.
• Customer Focus - Excellent problem-solving skills and a desire to exceed customer expectations. Leadership - Energetic, innovative self-starter, committed to continuous improvement and creative problem-solving.
• Professional Integrity - Exhibits and values commitment, leadership, accountability, diversity, honesty, fiscal responsibility, and the ability to maximize resources.
• Proficiency - Able to multi-task, plan and measure results, create and analyze data, excellent computer skills, accuracy and attention to detail, excellent project management skills.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or university). Accounting or Finance

Experience

• Four to Six years related experience.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer Skills

• Working knowledge of GL software, spreadsheets, internet, email applications, and word processing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office atmosphere.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Metro is an Equal Opportunity/ Affnitive Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.