Accounting Manager

J.W. Jung Seed Company; Town of Randolph (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jung Seed Company in Randolph, WI is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee monthly financial statements, GL transactions, and reporting across departments. You will analyze performance, drive process improvements, and supervise a small finance team.

Reporting to the Senior Management team, the role collaborates with A/R and A/P alongside a fractional CFO, ensuring accurate costs of inventory and robust internal controls.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of accounting/finance experience.
• BA/AA in accounting or finance.
• Familiarity with debits, credits and P/L.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems.
• Independent, analytical thinker.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records system.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and reconciliations.
• Oversee GL transactions and ERP integrity.
• Provide department-level financial analysis and reports.
• Back up payroll processing and accounts payable/receivable.
• Support asset tracking and fleet-related costs.
• Assist with cost of inventory and process improvements.

Skills

Excel

GL accounting

Analytical skills

ERP familiarity

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Associate’s in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Acumatica ERP

Credit card processing

Job description

Jung Seed is a family business located in Randolph, WI.Founded in 1907, we help gardeners succeed with premium products and seasoned advice.We’re now in our fourth generation of family leadership, and we honor our family’s legacy with every product we offer.

Our company goes to market through six garden centers throughout central and south-central Wisconsin as well as several catalogs and websites.

Our team is largely on site in our Randoph headquarters.Some remote work flexibility is available is desired.This role reports to our CEO and COO and has two reports in A/R and A/P reporting to them.We also use a Fractional CFO to assist this role with processes as needed.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Under the supervision of the Senior Management team our Accounting Manager will be responsible for the preparation and reconciliation of monthly financial statements along with reviewing and analyzing financial information to determine company performance. This person will also consult with various departments identifying reporting needs. The desired candidate must also have strong analytical skills to assist in process improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain accounting records system
• Work with other departments to ensure accurate GL transactions within the ERP system
• Manage banking needs
• Annual tracking and accounting for assets
• Provide backup for payroll processing
• Preparation of monthly financial statements
• Perform monthly bank account reconciliations and reconciliations of deposits in transit accounts from credit card processors
• Reconcile all other balance sheet accounts
• Review and analyze financial information to determine present and future financial performance
• Develop timely, accurate, and up-to-date reports to measure progress
• Provide department level analysis and analytical support
• Provide backup support for accounts receivable and payable
• Reconcile, monitor, and improve the performance of the reports when necessary
• Protect information and company with security in mind
• Perform fleet management activities such as licenses and permits
• Perform special projects and research as assigned (401K audits, etc)
• Contribute to building a quality work environment by taking initiative, respecting others, and a team player.
• Supervise finance staff of two at present in A/R and A/P
• Works with other departments to ensure accurate cost of inventory

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 4 - 6 years’ experience, and a combination of experience, training and/or education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities to conduct the job functions.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
• Must have a strong solid understanding of debits, credits, and P/L balance sheets with GL accounting experience.
• Familiarity with Acumatica ERP and credit card payment systems preferred
• Proficient in Excel
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and solve problems as needed.
• Positive attitude and approach, self-motivation, and professionalism