Staff Accountant

Cogent Analytics; United States; Sur place; USD 100 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full benefits and incentives

Résumé du poste

Cogent Analytics is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the finance team in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. This role requires strong GAAP knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to manage a high‑volume workload in a fast‑paced environment.

You will supervise accounting staff, oversee close processes, payroll, tax filings, and internal controls while partnering with management on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA certification preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced experience with QuickBooks.
• Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and journal entries.
• Prepare financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Ensure timely internal and external financial reporting deadlines.
• Prepare and file federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, vendor payments, and collections.
• Oversee payroll processing, tax filings, and benefit deductions.
• Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation calculations.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls.
• Assist with annual audit and regulatory compliance.
• Provide financial analysis for budgeting, forecasting, and capex decisions.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Conduct variance analysis and identify cost improvement opportunities.
• Maintain ERP and financial software systems; explore new technologies.

Connaissances

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Excel

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Outils

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Description du poste

Our client is looking for a Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager is a key member of the Finance team responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's accounting and financial reporting functions. This role requires a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting:
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flow.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting deadlines, including internal and external reporting requirements.
• Prepare and file all required tax returns (federal, state, and local).
• Manage and maintain the company's chart of accounts.
• Accounting Operations:
• Manage the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and customer collections.
• Oversee the payroll process, including tax filings and employee benefit deductions.
• Manage the fixed asset register and depreciation calculations.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff.
• Internal Controls:
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial information.
• Assist with the annual audit process.
• Implement and maintain compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Financial Analysis & Planning:
• Provide financial analysis and support to management on key business decisions, including budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditures.
• Assist with the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Conduct variance analysis and identify areas for cost improvement.
• System & Technology:
• Maintain and improve the company's accounting systems, including ERP systems and other financial software.
• Research and implement new technologies to improve efficiency and accuracy of financial processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA certification preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the manufacturing or construction industry.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Advanced experience with Quickbooks
• Plus full benefits and incentives.