Accounting Manager Job at Jobs - PTS Advance in Baton Rouge

Details:

Our client is a Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing company and has an immediate need for a skilled Accounting Manager to join their Accounting team. Located at their Baton Rouge plant and reporting to the Director of FP&A, the ideal candidate will assist in the preparation of financial and operating reports.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides accurate and timely financial statements and ensures appropriate accounting treatment for all unusual/material transactions.
• Ensures financial statements are in compliance with US GAAP.
• Prepares work papers supporting the monthly close process and month end balances.
• Maintains accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Monitors and develops internal controls to minimize financial risk.
• Assists in preparation of monthly financial reports and analytical review of monthly operating results.
• Issues monthly product cost standards and ensure consistency with production yields, usage levels and current pricing.
• Prepares journal entries required to reflect monthly activity.
• Ensures periodic balance sheet and bank reconciliations are completed.
• Analyzes capital project budgets vs. actual expenditures.
• Performs daily cash functions.
• Provides assistance needed for annual external audit with outside CPA firm.
• Provides assistance needed for preparation of work papers supporting the annual tax returns.
• Supervises direct reports and assist in leading & directing other accounting personnel.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Masters degree preferred
•CPA is preferred, but not required.

Experience: 5+ years of experience in the accounting and finance sector

• Manufacturing experience a plus.
• Prior experience supervising direct reports required.

Other requirements:
•Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product.
•Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
•Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
•Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
•Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
•Familiarity with accounting software.
•Extensive spreadsheet skills.

• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite experience (Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Accounting software or ERP experience

Job ID#:

66333