Accounting Manager

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Position Description: Accounting Manager

Basic Function: Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, the accounting manager position is responsible for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, ensure the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles and international financial reporting standards.

Principal Accountabilities:

Management

1.     Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures

2.     Manage outsourced functions

3.     Oversee the operations of the accounting department

Transactions

1.     Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner

2.     Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable

3.     Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly

4.     Process payroll in a timely manner

5.     Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed

6.     Maintain the chart of accounts

7.     Maintain an orderly accounting filing system

8.     Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions

Reporting

1.     Issue timely and complete financial statements

2.     Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations

3.     Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics

4.     Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts

5.     Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management

6.     Provide for a system of management cost reports

7.     Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations

Desired Qualifications: The accounting manager candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience and 5+ years of progressively responsible experience.  Preference will be given to candidates with the Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations. Proficient in QuickBooks, Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Working Conditions: Will be expected to do limited travel as needed to company office locations. Periodic weekend or evening work is expected.

 

Please send a cover letter and resume to hr@advertiserperceptions.com