Accounting Manager Job at Aerzen USA Corporation in Atlanta

Description:

What We Offer:

Aerzen Rental, a subsidiary of Aerzen USA Corp., offers a competitive salary; generous health benefits (to include 96% company-paid benefit plans) with company HSA contribution; a 401(k) with company match; a tuition reimbursement program; and a profit share bonus package; along with the opportunity to work with a dynamic group of professionals.

Who We Are:

Aerzen Rental rents high-quality oil-free blowers and screw compressors supplied by the German manufacturer Aerzen, which was established in 1864 and produced its first blowers in 1868. Aerzen Rental is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH and takes full advantage of the extensive network of Aerzen companies in Europe.

For more information visit our website at: AERZEN Blower & Compressor Rental Solutions (aerzenrental.com)

What You'll Do:

As the Accounting Manager, you are responsible for managing the finance and administrative side of the business that enables the team to realize its mission statement of We work relentlessly to deliver the best rental experience our customers have ever had. These functions include the financial, tax and accounting operations of the company: overseeing financial and tax reporting, ensuring the retention of appropriate accounting and tax documentation, maintaining and updating internal controls and accounting processes, as well as supporting budgeting and cash forecasting procedures. The Accounting Manager strives to enhance the reliability of the company's reported financial results and ensures that reported results comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Aerzen Group Accounting Policies, as well as International, United States, and State regulations. The Accounting Manager serves as the Compliance Champion and helps to administer the Aerzen Group Compliance Management system locally.

• Directs Team Members in: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Application, Invoicing, Sales Tax Return filing, as well as monthly and annual reporting to: our Parent Company, Banks, PL5 Executive management (CEO and Manager Finance & Control), and other Third Parties as required.
• Manage the timely completion of the month-end close and support annual audit process. Reviews and approves all general ledger entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting work papers. Serves as the primary point of contact for questions from our external auditors, internal Controlling Department at Aerzen Germany, as well as internal stakeholders within Aerzen USA Corp.
• Guides financial decisions and protects company assets by monitoring and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Optimizes the company’s accounting procedures and the efficiency of the Accounting Department Staff through process and ERP improvements.
• Achieves budget and cash flow objectives by appropriately scheduling expenditures, analyzing and communicating variances to management, and initiating corrective actions.
• Supports the Chief Financial Officer in the preparation of budgets and cash forecasts. Strives to understand the nature and timing of the company’s income, expenses, and cash flows to make reasonable estimates based upon available information.
• Ensures compliance with International, Federal, State, and Local requirements by maintaining complete and appropriate documentation. Files all tax returns and financial reports timely and accurately. Advises management on needed actions to address compliance issues.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops. Reviews professional publications. Establishes and maintains professional networks. Participates in professional societies.
• Protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Ensures proper control of inventory and manages an effective inventory control mechanism.

Aerzen USA Corp is an equal opportunity employer and selects employees on the basis of skills and experience. Aerzen USA ensures that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran’s status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions and actions are based on merit and made without regard to any characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.

All offers of employment at Aerzen USA Corp are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Aerzen USA Corp has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug misuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Aerzen employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Aerzen USA Corp is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and misuse in the workplace. Applicants being considered for hire must pass a drug test before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including termination of employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Requirements:

Education: A Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Business/Finance/Accounting

Experience: Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in Accounting or Finance and leadership; preferably within a rental, manufacturing, engineering, or related industry.

Certification(s): CPA preferred.

Functional Skills: Excellent planning, prioritization, organization, and execution skills; high attention to details and ability to analyze large amounts of data; analytical and logical thinker who can problem-solve and implement solutions, excellent with time management.

Technology Aptitude/Skills: Able to create, use, navigate and perform reports at an Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Ability to use and navigate ERP system software (Dynamics 365 Business Central Experience a plus), HRIS system software, CRM system software and other finance software or applications.

Ability to create and navigate department related items at an intermediate level of knowledge in Navision; customer cards, vendor cards, Invoicing, G/L related, banking, payment processing, & finance related entries.

Language Skills: Advanced verbal and written communication skills; able to present to groups and educate/train others.

Leadership/Behaviors: Strong customer-focus, excellent leadership and change-management skills, with the ability to listen, motivate, and influence others to action; high integrity and compliance mindset.

Culture Match Behaviors: Entrepreneurial spirit, who is collaborative, trusting of others, has strong work ethic, and can work well independently or with others in a fast-paced environment.