General Ledger Manager

The GL Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the closing process; monthly, quarterly and annually ensuring timeliness and accuracy.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage accounting staff of various levels
• Analyze financial results to determine areas to improve
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close in GL
• Expense variance analysis vs Budget and 12 month trends
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Must possess strong working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Direct compliance efforts to comply with SOX and internal policies
• Preparation and review of quarterly and year end footnotes
• Evaluate vendor contracts for proper accounting treatment
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Perform and Review Balance sheet accounts reconciliations
• Manage Inventory Analysis and Reporting
• Direct Period Close and Consolidation
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed
• Supervision of assigned staff and roles including ownership of multiple controls
• Interface with management in various departments, including sales, operations, vendor relations, IT and legal as may be necessary
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
• Work with finance and accounting team to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress
• Support with special projects and workflow process improvements including identifying and implementing automation where applicable
• Planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; rewarding, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees
• Manage the monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reporting process of the company

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• CPA preferred but not required
• Strong technical accounting background
• At least five years general ledger accounting experience is required
• Understanding and experience with SOX compliance, auditing and required reporting
• Experience in a public company with a control environment highly desired
• 3-4 years of prior public accounting experience preferred
• Strong Excel experience
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
• Ability to understand contracts and how to implement contract terms into business activities
• Extensive experience with ASC 606 and application of those principles

Key Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Consultation and Coaching
• Critical Analysis
• Ethical Practice
• Cultural Awareness
• Financial Expertise
• Leadership & Navigation
• Relationship Management

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has direct reports.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with general hours of work during day shift hours.

Travel

This position will require travel to the various locations within the organizational structure, to trainings and meetings, etc.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement plans
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AvKARE/R&S Northeast is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disabled veteran or veteran of Vietnam era, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal and state local laws. #INDHP1