Accounting Manager

The ASP Team; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The ASP Team in Everett, WA, is seeking an Accounting Manager who will lead the finance function of a growing, well-established business. You will report to the Owner and drive monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, analysis, and cash flow management, while improving internal controls and policies.

The role requires hands-on accounting in a small company, plus inventory experience preferred. This senior position demands strong GAAP knowledge, proven leadership of an accounting team, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• Hands-on experience in a small company.
• Experience with mid-range accounting systems and business software applications.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Experience managing an accounting team.
• Current knowledge of GAAP.
• Inventory management experience preferred.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze discrepancies and propose solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting functions to generate accurate financial statements monthly, quarterly, and yearly.
• Institute and maintain internal controls.
• Maintain chart of accounts and record-keeping systems, policies, and procedures.
• Implement and oversee process improvements.
• Monitor cash flow and optimize cash balances and loan levels.
• Manage accounts payable and customer payments; communicate accounting policies.
• Coordinate with outside CPA for tax planning and compliance.
• Supervise AP, AR, banking, and payroll.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Leadership / management

Cash flow management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Our client in Everett is looking for a collaborative financial partner and leader. This #1 Accounting Manager role is with a well established company with a long history.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Accounting Manager reports to the Owner and manages all of the accounting and finance activities of the business. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for financial reporting, the month end close process, planning and analysis, and cash flow management. The Accounting Manager will possess the ability to move from detailed, transaction entry job duties to the higher-level capability of providing planning recommendations. This position also assists in managing the inventory activities for the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage accounting functions in order to generate accurate financial statements in a timely manner on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
• Institute and maintain internal controls.
• Develop and maintain effective record keeping systems, forms, policies, and procedures, including maintaining the chart of accounts.
• Implement and oversee continuous process improvements.
• Monitor and analyze cash flow to maximize efficiency of cash balances and loan amounts.
• Manage accounts payable and customer payments. Communicate and coordinate accounting policies, practices, and procedures.
• Work with outside CPA firm to conduct tax planning and compliance with all federal, state and local corporate, payroll, and other applicable taxes.
• Supervise AP, AR, banking, and payroll in a productive, team-focused environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• Experience being hands on in a small company.
• Experience working with mid-range accounting systems and experience working in companies using business software applications.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Experience managing an accounting team.
• Current knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience in the retail, distribution, or job costing business is preferred.
• Inventory management experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze discrepancies, identify and recommend solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Salary range of $90k to $120k