What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Talent Elite Group?
· Serve as the chief liaison between Implementation partner, internal IT, and Finance, taking notes and strategizing with the Global Controller on resolving issues as they arise
· Facilitate project meetings and provide timely status updates to Global Controller
· Documenting transaction flows, interface requirements, data conversion requirements, and providing best practice recommendations to improve existing processes which then get functionalized into the new system environment
· Develop testing plan to ensure effective, documented evidence of data conversion as well as system functionality working per documented design
· Provide ongoing updates and training to the new staff as the system implementation progresses. Sometimes this training might take the form of you handling their duties while they help with new system setup and configuration to inspire ownership. Develop value added training manuals, as needed
· Develop revised policies and procedures to reflect the processes flowing through the new systems and related controls
· The successful candidate should also be capable of handling the following duties
· Working to develop new value-added reports out of new ERP for dashboards and monthly package
· Managing the month-end and year-end close process
· Preparing and overseeing the preparation of balance sheet recs.
· Overseeing payroll administration support and recording using data from the outside provider
· Preparing for the year-end audit
· Partner with Operations, R&D, and IT departments to build out our fixed asset accounting, asset tagging system and procedures
· Assist with preparing an "accounting manual" clearly defining and documenting our internal control policies, processes, and procedures
· Developing and mentoring Accounting staff
· Facilitate project meetings and provide timely status updates to Global Controller
· Documenting transaction flows, interface requirements, data conversion requirements, and providing best practice recommendations to improve existing processes which then get functionalized into the new system environment
· Develop testing plan to ensure effective, documented evidence of data conversion as well as system functionality working per documented design
· Provide ongoing updates and training to the new staff as the system implementation progresses. Sometimes this training might take the form of you handling their duties while they help with new system setup and configuration to inspire ownership. Develop value added training manuals, as needed
· Develop revised policies and procedures to reflect the processes flowing through the new systems and related controls
· The successful candidate should also be capable of handling the following duties
· Working to develop new value-added reports out of new ERP for dashboards and monthly package
· Managing the month-end and year-end close process
· Preparing and overseeing the preparation of balance sheet recs.
· Overseeing payroll administration support and recording using data from the outside provider
· Preparing for the year-end audit
· Partner with Operations, R&D, and IT departments to build out our fixed asset accounting, asset tagging system and procedures
· Assist with preparing an "accounting manual" clearly defining and documenting our internal control policies, processes, and procedures
· Developing and mentoring Accounting staff
Requirements
6 years of relevant accounting experience from both public accounting and industry sectors
∙Bachelor's degree in Accounting
∙Certified Public Accounting (CPA) required with CPA firm assurance experience
∙Preferred strong knowledge of Sage Intacct (or similar) on intermediate accounting functions including
consolidations and currency translation adjustments (CTA)
∙Previous experience in project managing ERP conversions & setting up testing programs
∙Business process improvement analysis in system setup
∙Strong understanding and knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls
∙Proactive mindset with a strong attention to detail
∙Excellent time and self-management skills; ability to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines in a fast-paced
environment
∙Solid communication and interpersonal skills
∙Collaborative working style and team player
∙Advanced Excel skills
Preferred Skills and Competencies:
∙Fast-growing start-ups and/or manufacturing industry experience
Benefits
Competitive Compensation Package!!!
Tax and Accounting Manager
Accounting Freedom -
Grafton, WI
