Accounting Manager

Odd Sox LLC; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Odd Sox LLC is seeking an Accounting Manager to supervise the AR/AP team and uphold financial integrity. Responsibilities include managing daily accounting activities, overseeing close processes, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with over 5 years of relevant experience including management roles. Strong leadership, analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily operations of AR/AP.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors for audits.
• Assist in budget preparation and financial forecasting.

Skills

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Strong leadership abilities

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Understanding of accounting principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Master’s degree or CPA preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager will lead the AR/AP team and ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting activities, managing month-end and year-end close processes, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the daily operations of AR/AP, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support the audit process.
• Maintain and enforce internal controls to ensure compliance and safeguard company assets.
• Assist in budget preparation and financial forecasting.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to senior management.
• Assist the Controller for tax reporting and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate accounting staff performance.
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting function.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong leadership abilities and experience managing a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with ERP system implementations or upgrades.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree or CPA preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

Core Competencies

• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Accomplishing specific goals with priority and organization.
• Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. Direct the hiring, training, or performance evaluations of the team.
• Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
• Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
• Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
• Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
• Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
• Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.