South Mill Champs is hiring: Accounting Manager in Kennett Square

The Accounting Manager will work with various cross-functional teams within the Accounting department and must possess strong accounting skills, the ability to communicate and work with various teams outside of Finance (Sales Operations and Professional Services), and a desire to make a meaningful impact. The Accounting Manager will work on all accounting and financial disciplines including, but not limited to; A/R, A/P, monthly close, expenses management, cash flows, and reporting aspects of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the accounts payable and accounts receivable teams, including procedures, systems, collaborations, and staff development.
• Oversee and improve current accounting processes and systems to help scale the organization.
• Own the monthly close processes, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations as well as KPI reporting, and variance analysis with department heads
• In conjunction with internal audit and finance management, develop, implement, and maintain control procedures.
• Ensures items are correctly classified and all reporting is prepared in accordance with GAAP
• Assistance with budget/forecast preparation.
• Engagement in annual audit
• May perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• Minimum five (5) years relevant accounting experience in a manufacturing environment preferably within the food industry.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office applications, accounting software, and internet applications.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Problem solver with solid analytical skills and the ability to trouble shoot as the need arises. Involves staff in the decision-making process.
• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process / audit processes
• Detail oriented with excellent oral and written communication skills.