ACCOUNTING MANAGER - AR
Summerville, SC 114
Job Type
Full-time
Description

 THIS POSITION CAN BE IN MEQUON, WI OR SUMMERVILL, SC


Job Purpose:

Our Accounting Manager will oversee all activities relating to cash and work closely with the Controller on all accounting department functions to ensure efficiency and compliance. Maintaining an efficient cash cycle will support sufficient business liquidity. They must have thorough knowledge of GAAP along with excellent ERP skills. They will assist in directing the financial activities of the organization including:

  • Establish objectives for the accounts receivable team, monitor invoice processing, and ensure timely collection of payments
  • Supervise the accounts receivable staff and ensure cash application and collections are timely and accurate
  • Process account receivables and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
  • Create effective and cooperative working relationships with customers and sales departments
  • Determine credit worthiness of new and existing customers
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc reports
  • Manage projects to automate and streamline accounting functions
  • Analyze and maintain adequate reserves for customer rebates, returns, and bad debt
  • Serve as second in command of the department and backup to controller on accounting matters, including close process, reconciliations and year end audit.
Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • CPA certification is a plus
  • Three to five years of accounting experience in a corporate environment
  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player with ability to interact with all levels of the organization
  • Demonstrated initiative, judgment, tact and diplomacy while dealing with internal and external customers 
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities unsupervised
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
  • Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information 
  • Strong computer skills, specifically Excel (managing spreadsheets, creating charts and using advanced formulas)
  • Experience with ERP accounting modules, notably NetSuite