Assistant Accounting Manager

Job DescriptionJob Description

37.5 Hour workweek

14 Holidays, 10 personal / sick days / 2 weeks vacation after 1 year - Discretionary bonus at end of year

The Assistant Accounting Manager will plan, perform, and direct the department's accounting activities.

• Works with the accounting staff to meet the reporting and consolidate financial reporting deadlines, budget preparation, monthly account analyses, taxes, etc.

• Works with factory controller and understands the results against budget.

• Conducts performance evaluations.

• Coordinates and identifies training needs for current staff.

MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Checks information and data for accuracy and completeness and corrects and completes them on time.

• Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.

• Assists with preparing business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.

• Assists with producing monthly financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.

• Actively involved with preparing and supplying supporting documentation of financial and JSOX audits. Audit planning throughout the fiscal year.

• Audits accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.

• Review contracts to understand accounting and financial risks.

• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.

• Create accounting workflow charts, write processes, and document them.

• Account analysis and monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts.

• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent use of Microsoft Excel and Outlook products.

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Proficient in ERP accounting software. Experience with JDE, SAP, and AS 400 is a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, statistics, or closely related field.

• Eight years or more of related experience is required.

• A certified Public Accountant designation is not required.

• Experience in the manufacturing industry desired.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Oral Communication – expresses oneself clearly and concisely.

Written Communication – demonstrates an aptitude for grammar with the preparation of reports, the composition of routine and non-routine correspondence, etc.

Negotiation - confers with others to achieve mutually satisfying outcomes.

Listening - actively listens to others to obtain information; requests clarity as necessary; confirms understanding.

COMPETENCIES

Interpersonal - effectively works with others; being cooperative; establishes appropriate business relationships; displays political acumen and sensitivity.

Customer Focus – conveys sincerity, competency, and approachability with internal and external customers; anticipates needs of the customer and effectively meets them; seeks feedback to ensure expectations are met.

Team Dynamics – works effectively with the team to obtain optimum results, foresees and manages conflict situations effectively; promotes cooperation, commitment, momentum and pride.

Analytical – integrates and synthesizes information to reach suitable conclusions.

Flexibility – adapts to change; willingly accepts changes to work assignments; removes barriers to accelerate change.

Self-direction – demonstrates assertiveness by taking initiative and responsibility; uses own judgement to solve problems and improve processes; maintains current knowledge in area of specialty.

EQUIPMENT

Personal computer and other standard office equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

TRAVEL

Travel is not required for this position.

Note: This job role description describes the general nature of the position. The above declarations are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, skills and abilities required to do the job.

Location: Rolling Meadows, IL, US

Posted Date: 11/1/2024