Accounting Manager

Light Corp; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Light Corp in Michigan is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the preparation and reporting of our financial information in a timely, fair, and accurate manner. The role reports to the Vice President of Operations and leads the Finance department.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Finance/Accounting, a Bachelor's degree, solid GAAP knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive results. Apply by emailing your resume to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Finance/Accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business is required.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience with inventory costing or managerial accounting.
• Strong record of collaborating with teams to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the annual corporate budgeting process.
• Create and maintain the annual Finance department budget.
• Report monthly financial metrics to the management team, board, and shareholders.
• Enhance relationships with lenders.
• Lead year-end financial statement review and respond to auditor findings.
• Manage finance staff with emphasis on development and bench strength.
• Oversee month-end processing, allocations, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Perform postings and monthly GL reconciliations.
• Manage KPI reporting for the Finance department and resolve issues.
• Coordinate weekly check runs to maximize payment discounts with vendors.
• Prepare and analyze AR and AP modules; review AR/AP procedures.
• Review Standard Costing procedures and monitor product profitability.
• Administer corporate credit card program.
• Manage tax obligations, exemptions, and credits.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Accounting Manager reports to the Vice President of Operations. Responsible for preparing and reporting our financial information in a timely, fair, and accurate manner.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in the Finance/Accounting arena
• A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business is required
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP)
• Working knowledge of inventory costing, and/or experience in Managerial Accounting
• Strong record of working with collaborative teams that produce positive results

Essential Job Functions and Skills include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead and oversee the annual corporate budgeting process
• Responsible for creating and maintaining the annual Finance department budget
• Report monthly financial metrics to the management team, board of directors, and shareholders
• Enhance relationships with lenders
• Lead year-end financial statement Review and act upon the findings of auditors
• Lead finance departmental staff with an emphasis on team building, empowerment, and associate development to establish long-term bench strength
  • Conduct timely and complete performance evaluations of direct associates
  • Assess subordinates’ skill sets and current and future development needs and take steps to mentor and develop them appropriately
  • Ensure compensation is aligned with associate performance and company guidelines
• Year-end and month-end processing, allocations, reconciling, and Financial Statement reporting
• Perform postings and prepare monthly reconciliations of the General Ledger
• KPI Management for the Finance department – reporting and problem-solving
• Weekly check runs to ensure timely payments to our vendors and maximize payment discounts where possible
• Prepare, maintain, and analyze AR and AP modules
• Review and update AR and AP accounting procedures
• Review and update the Standard Costing accounting procedures and monitor product profitability
• Administer corporate credit card program
• Manage the various tax obligations, exemptions, and credits (sales and use, personal property, R&D credits, etc.)
• Be a role model for the company culture and display good professional etiquette internally and externally

We are searching for a team player with LEADERSHIP qualities and a love of learning! If this describes you, please send your resume [e-mail] to apply.