Accounting manager

Socket.dev; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MCT Companies in Omaha, NE is seeking an Accounting Manager to supervise the accounting team, coordinate the monthly close, prepare reconciliations, and support the Controller with analyses and reporting.

The role focuses on improving processes and systems, including potential new software, DOMO reporting, and strengthening internal controls, while developing staff and ensuring timely, accurate financial information across departments.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have strong knowledge of general accounting practices and the month-end close process.
• Experience with preparing and reviewing financial statements and reconciliations.
• Ability to analyze variances and provide actionable insights.
• Proven track record in process improvement and internal controls.
• Leadership experience in supervising accounting staff and providing training.

Responsibilities

• 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 communicate significant issues to the Controller.
• Assist with maintaining accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Assist with developing and improving accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support implementation of new accounting software and reporting tools (including DOMO).
• Help maximize effectiveness of existing systems and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with operational departments to resolve issues and improve financial information flow.
• Assist with audit requests and preparation of schedules and documentation.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and supervision to accounting staff.
• Assign and review work to ensure timely completion.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and accuracy in the function.
• Perform other accounting and financial responsibilities as assigned by the Controller.

Skills

General accounting

Financial statements

Account reconciliation

Month-End Close

Accounting research

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Time management

Team leadership

Training and development

Performance management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Accounting or Finance

Tools

DOMO

Job description

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.