Accounting manager

MCT Companies; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

MCT Companies seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day supervision of the accounting team and ensure accurate month-end closing. The role focuses on reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting, with cross-department collaboration.

The ideal candidate will enhance accounting processes, support the Controller with monthly statements, and drive improvements in automation and internal controls using available tools such as DOMO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting/finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise monthly accounting close activities.
• Prepare and review reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Monitor month-end close status and resolve outstanding items with other departments.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management reports for the Controller.
• Improve accounting processes, procedures, and systems, including emphasizing DOMO reporting.

Skills

General accounting

Financial statements

Account reconciliation

Month-End Close

Accounting Research & Analysis

attention to detail

financial analysis

process improvement

time management

team leadership

training and development

performance management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Accounting or Finance degree

Job description

Description

At MCT Companies, we like to say we bleed blue. Blue is a dedication and commitment to our co-workers, customers, and our core values. Our core values define who we are. They are the underlying framework for our decisions, interactions, and relationships.

We strive for camaraderie because we are team players, a can-do attitude because we are problem solvers and doers, doing right by our word because we believe in honesty, excellence because we believe that expertise and quality is the key to success, and most importantly, fun because we cherish the life-long friendships and bonds made at MCT! We are looking for motivated individuals to join our growing family business.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Accounting Manager will provide day-to-day supervision and support to members of the accounting team. Responsibilities may include training employees, assigning and reviewing work, monitoring performance, providing feedback, and assisting with the resolution of questions or issues. The position will help foster a professional, collaborative, and accountable accounting environment.

Requirements

The Accounting Manager will help coordinate the month-end close process, including preparation and review of account reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and supporting schedules. The position will monitor the close process, identify outstanding items, and work with accounting team members and other departments to resolve issues in a timely manner.

The Accounting Manager will also assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports, providing supporting analysis and identifying unusual or significant variances for review by the Controller.

This position will be involved in improving accounting processes, procedures, and systems. Responsibilities may include assisting with the implementation of new accounting software and improving the use of existing systems and reporting tools, including DOMO (Business Intelligence tool). The Accounting Manager will work with the Controller and other departments to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, automation, and internal controls.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong understanding of MCT Companies' accounting processes, systems, and operations and progressively take on additional responsibilities as their knowledge and experience grow.

The Accounting Manager will help coordinate the month-end close process, including preparation and review of account reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and supporting schedules. The position will monitor the close process, identify outstanding items, and work with accounting team members and other departments to resolve issues in a timely manner.

The Accounting Manager will also assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports, providing supporting analysis and identifying unusual or significant variances for review by the Controller.

This position will be involved in improving accounting processes, procedures, and systems. Responsibilities may include assisting with the implementation of new accounting software and improving the use of existing systems and reporting tools, including DOMO (Business Intelligence tool). The Accounting Manager will work with the Controller and other departments to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, automation, and internal controls.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong understanding of MCT Companies' accounting processes, systems, and operations and progressively take on additional responsibilities as their knowledge and experience grow.

• Coordinate and support the monthly accounting close process.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Monitor the status of month-end activities and follow up on outstanding items.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and unusual transactions.
• Review account activity for accuracy and completeness and communicate significant issues to the Controller.
• Assist with maintaining accurate and organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the development and improvement of accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support implementation of new accounting software, reporting tools, and other technology initiatives.
• Help maximize the effectiveness of existing systems, including DOMO and other financial reporting tools.
• Work with operational departments to resolve accounting issues and improve the flow of financial information.
• Assist with audit requests and preparation of supporting schedules and documentation.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and supervision to accounting team members.
• Assign and review work to ensure accounting responsibilities are completed accurately and timely.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and accuracy within the accounting function.
• Perform other accounting and financial responsibilities as assigned by the Controller.

Work Activities

• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Processing Information
• Analyze Data or Information
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Coaching and Developing Others
• Analyze financial information.
• Calculate financial data.
• Compile data or documentation.
• Coordinate operational activities.
• Develop organizational policies or programs.
• Examine documents to verify adherence to requirements.
• Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Provide information to coworkers.
• Respond to customer problems or complaints.
• Supervise clerical or administrative personnel.
• Train personnel

Physical Demands

The employee will occasionally Stand; Walk; the employee will frequently Sit; Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; Talk or hear;

Lifts Weight or Exerts Force Work Environment

The employee will occasionally lift Up to 10 pounds

Visions

Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision

Education/Experience

Years of Experience 5

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Degree or Formal Training

Accounting or Finance

Skills Needed

General accounting, Financial statements, Account reconciliation, Month-End Close, Accounting Research & Analysis, attention to detail, financial analysis, process improvement, time management, team leadership, training and development and performance management.

MCT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. MCT is an EEO/AAP Employer.