Accounting Manager Accounting Manager
Axelon Services Corporation
2024-11-06 09:45:14
Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Accounting
Job description
Accounting Manager
Boca Raton, FL (Hybrid)
09+ Months (Contract)
Work location: Hybrid with 3 days on-site, either Monday or Friday.
Responsibilities:
Position Summary Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and in preparing basic financial reports. The individual in this position will work with the Controllership team to perform accounting duties including, but not limited to:
(i) reviewing monthly account reconciliations;
(ii) ensuring that the existing accounting processes and policies are carried out as intended;
(iii) supporting future systems implementation,
(iv) driving process improvement by identifying inefficiencies and proposing viable solutions; and
(v) leading or participating in other projects as identified by Controllership management. Must have familiarity with Sarbanes Oxley requirements and assist in maintaining s internal control environment. Interact with external and internal auditors on a regular basis. This role may include supervising/mentoring other staff and senior accountants. Some key behaviors/ skills for successful individuals include sense of ownership, work ethic, ability to problem solve independently and with others, leadership skills, strong communication skills, ability work under stress/ deadline, decision making.
Responsibilities & Qualifications:
" Oversee reconciliation of basic and complex general ledger accounts monthly including research and resolution of discrepancies
" Prepare and review monthly journal entries and supporting schedules,
" Communicate effectively with team members from other functional areas as well as external sources
" Support the financial reporting team as needed for preparation of the Form 10-Q, 10-K and other filings as needed,
" Comply with Internal controls and best practices,
" Initiate process improvements to increase efficiency of financial close and accuracy of financial accounts,
" Provide information for auditors
" Special projects.
Qualifications:
Top 3 hard skills:
" Change Agent - Ability and readiness to embrace and successfully drive/implement change.
" Functional/technical skills- strong fundamentals in accounting and US GAAP.
" Command skills - Ability to provide direction to others and follow up to ensure execution.
7 to 10 years' experience.
" Supervisory experience required
" CPA or MBA, preferred
" Experience with ERP ledgers systems is preferred (Oracle, SAP, Netsuite, PeopleSoft)
" Public Accounting experience preferred
" Must be organized and detail oriented, possess a systems background, flexible, able to work independently, good oral and written communication skills, and have worked in a medium to large corporate environment.
" Understands and is able to apply accounting concepts
" Comfortable with and able to utilize computer technology Microsoft Excel (advanced), a strong plus
" Demonstrated ability to thrive and respond in a fast-paced environment
" Analytical thinking skills
" Superior working relationship skills the ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships.
" Change leadership the ability to identify and implement change, complete projects and transformation related programs across multiple organizations/functions, and the ability to lead a team through these changes.