Accounting Manager Job at G-A-P Supply Corp Johnstone Portland in Portland

PRIMARY PURPOSE -

The Accounting Manager position is accountable for the accounting operations of the company, including 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, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with GAAP.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES –

Staffing:

• Supervises the accounting and warranty team
• Supervise, train and develop team members to achieve company goals and provide adequate backup for absences.
• Ensure effective communications and collaboration of staff with other departments within the organization.

General Ledger / Financial Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with any and all financial and contract reporting requirements for funding, licensing, and regulatory bodies.
• Lead with senior management to enhance financial institution relationships (including banking, capital financing, and CPA).
• Perform budgeting, forecasting financial analysis, cash flow analysis.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing process.
• Prepare and distribute timely and accurate financial statements to senior management, ensure reported results comply with GAAP.
• Analyze financial statements to pinpoint potential weak areas.
• Analyze cash flow, cost controls, and expenses to guide business leaders.
• Provide guidance to management on the financial implications of business decisions.

Internal controls & Processes:

• Assess business needs relating to productivity, spending, and profitability.
• Helps manage company credit risk and consistently follow company procedures.
• Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely, accurate manner.
• Ensure that accounts receivable are collecting balances promptly.
• Confirm proper preparation for all audits.
• Implement processes and procedures related to vendor rebate programs to ensure that corporation is receiving rebates due from various vendors as well as from the Co-Op.
• Oversee effective internal controls to assure safeguarding of assets and reliability of financial statements.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies.
• Ensure building lease renewals are kept current.
• Implement a system of internal checks and balances for accounting tasks including review and approval of all month end journal entries.
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE –

Education / Experience:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• 5 years ‘accounting experience, preferably in wholesale/trades distribution environment.
• Proven supervisory or management experience, of at least 5 employees for a minimum of 3 years.

Job Specific Knowledge:

• Experience working with an ERP system, preferably Infor SX.e
• Working knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Working knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including GAAP.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.

Skills and Abilities:

• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proven Negotiating Skills.
• Experience working with accounting firms.
• Experience working with Banking, Payroll, Benefits, Accounts Payable.
• Word and Excel proficiency.