Job Id: 175511
Accounting & Office Manager
Position Summary
The Accounting & Office Manager plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the company’s accounting and administrative functions. This position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day office operations accounting activities payroll financial reporting compliance licensing and administrative processes.
The Accounting & Office Manager will work closely with department managers and company leadership to ensure financial accuracy operational efficiency compliance and timely completion of required deadlines.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Responsibilities
- Maintain a thorough understanding of General Ledger (GL) accounts financial reporting general ledger structure accounting principles and GAAP.
- Manage and oversee Accounts Payable (AP) Accounts Receivable (AR) and payroll processing.
- Maintain and manage accurate GL accounts and accounting records.
- Ensure a smooth accurate and timely monthly quarterly and year-end financial close.
- Ensure timely preparation and reporting of monthly financial information.
- Perform monthly bank account reconciliations accurately and timely.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of Positive Pay transactions through the company’s banking institution.
- Monitor and analyze accounting department activities to identify opportunities for improved efficiency procedures and resource utilization while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Assist with external audits and Department of Labor (DOL) surveys.
- Assist with workers’ compensation audits and surveys including gathering required payroll and employee documentation.
- Prepare and complete required W-2 1095 and 1099 reporting.
- Maintain and manage company EINs (Employer Identification Numbers) and related records for multiple entities as applicable.
Payroll Tax Benefits & Compliance
- Process payroll accurately and timely while maintaining compliance with applicable federal and state requirements.
- Prepare and file quarterly state and federal payroll tax returns.
- Manage quarterly state tax reporting and payments.
- Manage the annual 401(k) and profit-sharing plan administration and related requirements.
- Maintain knowledge of federal and state compensation laws and applicable administrative standards.
- Ensure required financial payroll and regulatory deadlines are met.
- Maintain accurate and organized payroll tax employee and compliance records.
Licensing Insurance & Fleet Administration
- Manage annual commercial insurance package renewals.
- Manage and renew all required business licenses.
- Process renewal of fleet license plates through the DMV and maintain required documentation for company vehicles.
- Manage NTA license plates and related documentation.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date compliance and licensing records.
Office Administration
- Manage day-to-day office administrative functions and ensure the office operates efficiently.
- Order and maintain office supplies for all divisions.
- Respond professionally to complaints or inquiries from agencies and organizations including the BBB NTA and other applicable agencies.
- Collaborate with department managers to coordinate administrative and operational needs.
- Support company leadership and other departments with administrative and accounting-related matters as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Supervise approximately 0–6 employees on a regular basis.
- Manage employee performance provide coaching and direction and address performance concerns.
- Handle disciplinary actions and employee terminations in accordance with company policies and in coordination with Human Resources.
- Promote accountability teamwork accuracy and productivity within the department.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial reporting and general ledger accounting.
- Extensive understanding of accounting principles and GAAP.
- Extensive experience with SAGE 100 accounting software is required.
- Strong knowledge and experience managing General Ledger (GL) accounts.
- Experience with financial reporting month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Experience with payroll processing and quarterly state and federal payroll tax reporting.
- Experience preparing and processing W-2 1095 and 1099 forms.
- Experience with EIN administration and maintaining records for multiple EINs/entities.
- Experience with workers’ compensation audits/surveys is preferred.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Office particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Strong experience with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop.
- Experience processing payroll for approximately 100–200 employees is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of federal and state compensation laws and administrative standards.
- Knowledge and experience with 401(k) and profit-sharing plan administration is preferred.
- Ten-key touch experience required.
- Must be PC proficient and comfortable working with multiple computer systems and software applications.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask work under pressure prioritize responsibilities and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal supervisory and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with management and other departments.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial payroll and employee information.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred but not required with substantial relevant experience.
Language Skills
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers supervisors clients customers agencies and the general public.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills including the ability to read and write in Spanish are a plus.
Work Environment
The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities and maintaining a high level of accuracy while meeting required deadlines.