Accounting Manager

ADP, Inc.; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the general ledger and financial reporting activities within Velocity-related accounting functions. The role supervises staff, ensures timely month-end closes, and supports budget and forecast processes under the Director of Accounting/Controller.

The position emphasizes strong GAAP knowledge, workflow optimization, and collaboration with finance leaders to meet tight deadlines and deliver accurate financial statements.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to develop and establish financial policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently, with little supervision.
• Ability to effectively direct and supervise.

Responsibilities

• Understand the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly and year-end close.
• Ensure timely reporting of all financial information.
• Assist Controller with daily banking requirements.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Collaborate with finance managers to support department goals.
• Monitor work to improve procedures and efficiency while maintaining accuracy.
• Respond to CFO and managers on financial results and reports.
• Assist in new procedures to enhance workflow.
• Provide training to staff as needed.
• Handle personnel issues and staff development progress.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Policy development

Independent work

Supervisory ability

Job description

TheAccounting Manager is responsible for performing highly specialized accountingwork required to maintain the Velocity’s general ledger. Working under thedirection of the Director of Accounting/Controller, the Accounting Mangerdirects and coordinates the daily activities of the accounting staff to quicklyand accurately record the revenues, expenditures, assets, and liabilities ofthe company. The incumbent should be a highly motivated self-starter with supervisory,review, and analytical experience. The incumbent is also responsible forpreparing monthly financial management reports and annual financialstatements.This position addressestight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including generalledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and thesupport of budget and forecast activities.

Core Responsibilities:

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Ensure the accurate and timely reporting of all financial information.
• Assist the Controller in the daily banking requirements.
• Supports budget and forecasting activities.
• Collaborates with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives.
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Responds to inquiries from the CFO, Controller, and other finance and firm-wide managers regarding financial results and special reporting requests.
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
• Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
• Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.
• Support Controller with special projects and workflow process improvements.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of Generally AcceptedAccounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to develop and establish financialpolicies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently, with littlesupervision.
• Ability to effectively direct andsupervise.