Industry: Manufacturer
Location: Smyrna, GA
Salary: $120K~$130K(DOE)
Visa Sponsor: No
Language: English: Business Level
Detail: Job Title: Accounting Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: $120K to $130K DOE
Location: Smyrna, GA
SUMMARY:
The Accounting Manager is a hands-on leader responsible for the integrity of the company’s daily financial operations and the successful completion of critical department-wide projects. This role requires a candidate who can mentor a small team (AR/AP) and manage external partners (tax/audit firms) while simultaneously acting as the primary driver for the final stages of a new ERP implementation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Hands-On Operational Management
• Full-Cycle Month-End Close: Personally oversee and execute the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes to ensure GAAP-compliant, timely reporting.
• AR/AP Supervision: Directly supervise daily Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accurate processing, optimized cash flow, and swift resolution of discrepancies.
• General Ledger & Reconciliations: Maintain the general ledger and perform reconciliations, identifying and correcting errors to ensure data integrity.
• Small Team Mentorship: Actively mentor and train AP/AR staff, providing performance evaluations and guidance to foster a high-performing, disciplined team.
• Fixed Assets & Depreciation: Oversee the recording of capital assets and determine appropriate depreciation rates in accordance with tax code revisions.
• Review periodic inventory counts and ensure systematic accuracy between the physical warehouse and ERP. Willing to physically count inventory during year end.
2. ERP Project Leadership (Implementation & Testing)
• ERP Project Completion: Lead the final phases of the ERP implementation, including data migration, system testing, and troubleshooting to ensure a seamless transition.
• End-User Testing (UAT): Conduct rigorous testing of financial modules and workflows to ensure system outputs align with business requirements and internal controls.
• Post-Launch Optimization: Continuously review and optimize the new system processes to improve departmental efficiency and reporting accuracy.
3. Audit, Tax, & HQ Compliance
• External Audit Liaison: Coordinate with external audit firms and Headquarters (HQ), ensuring all audit requests are fulfilled accurately and supporting documentation is justified.
• Tax Firm Management: Manage relationships and data flow with external tax firms to ensure accurate sales tax and income tax filings and compliance.
• Internal Controls: Establish and enforce internal control frameworks to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with corporate governance.
• HQ Reporting: Prepare and submit all financial documentation and schedules.
4. Budgeting & Financial Analysis
• Budgeting & Variance Analysis: Lead the annual budget process and monitor monthly variances to provide management with actionable financial insights.
• Economic Strategy: Recommend modifications to existing programs and strategies based on financial performance and tax code revisions.
Key Attributes for Success
• "Many Hats" Mentality: Comfortable pivoting from high-level audit strategy to hands-on transaction troubleshooting in a small company environment.
• Systems Mindset: Strong technical aptitude for ERP systems (currently Sage100 moving to Acumatica) and advanced Excel skills.
• Values-Driven: Leads by example, embodying core company values of continuous improvement, discipline, and customer satisfaction.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Master's degree in accounting or business administration preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in full accounting functions.
• Managerial experience. Minimum of 3+ years. 5+ years preferred with a similar sized company.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have experience with any accounting software, MS Office Suites, and Google Workspace.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
• CPA is preferred
