Accounting Manager

AWP Safety; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Paid time off and holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid LTD

Job summary

AWP Safety, based in Northeast Ohio, is seeking an Accounting Manager to plan and direct accounting activities for the department. The role ensures timely closes, GAAP adherence, and collaboration with FP&A for monthly results.

Responsibilities include monthly reconciliations, journal entries, tax returns, ERP involvement, and coordination with external auditors. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 5+ years of experience (2+ in leadership) are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Five years or more of related experience required; two+ years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of GAAP, auditing practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and work ethics.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with Great Plains or Microsoft D365, QuickBooks, TCR and Visual Lease preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct the accounting activities of the department.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-, quarter-, and year-end closes and financial reporting.
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies and GAAP compliance.
• Partner with FP&A for monthly review of financial results.
• Involved in ERP system implementation.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations monthly.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries (inventory, fixed assets, payroll, intercompany).
• Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax returns.
• Prepare and file annual personal property tax returns.
• Coordinate with outside auditors for annual external audit.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 15 lbs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Great Plains

Microsoft D365

QuickBooks

TCR

Visual Lease

Job description

• Compensation: USD 105,000 - USD 127,000 - yearly

Company Description

Based in Northeast Ohio, AWP Safety, is a rapidly growing national safety services provider committed to protecting our customers’ people, business, and time. AWP is America’s Traffic Control Leader, representing nearly every major public utility: electric, gas and telecommunications.

AWP Safety has been the leading provider and innovator of traffic control solutions since our inception in 1993. Our main goal is to improve processes by continually establishing best practices for productivity and cost effectiveness. Driving added value to our customers through the talented execution of our employees and the pursuit of providing extraordinary service for our customers is what has built our company and its national reputation for integrity.

Job Description

The Accounting Manager will plan and direct the accounting activities of the department.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close process and financial reporting processes.
• Ensure adherence to the company's accounting policies, and that the policies and financial statements are compliant with GAAP and any other regulatory requirements.
• Partner with FP&A for the monthly review of financial results
• Active involvement in ERP system implementation
• Prepare/review account reconciliations monthly
• Preparation and posting of monthly journal entries to support financial statements including but not limited to inventory, fixed assets, payroll and intercompany.
• Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax returns.
• Prepare and file annual personal property tax returns.
• Coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Five years or more of related experience required. Twoor more years of experience managing others.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), auditing practices, and applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills and work ethics
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Experience with Great Plains or Microsoft D365, Quickbooks, TCR and Visual Lease preferred, but not required.

Additional Information

• Comprehensive benefits package including three medical plan options and two dental plan options, along with additional benefits such as Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage.
• Eligibility for benefits starts on the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• Company-paid life insurance coverage.
• Company-paid long-term disability (LTD) insurance.
• Availability of Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Participation in the 401(k)-retirement plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Salary range is $105-127k with annual bonus

Area Wide Protective (AWP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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