Fungi Perfecti is hiring: Accounting Manager in Olympia

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accounting Manager for Payroll, Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), Fixed Assets, Inventory, and G/L (General Ledger) is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the General Ledger and Subledgers. The Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable, and Accounting functions within the organization will report directly to them. This role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, account reconciliation, compliance with regulations, and efficient financial operations.

This full-time, exempt position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer. The work schedule is Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. and work outside of normal business days and hours may be required. Work is primarily conducted onsite in Tumwater, WA. Occasional remote work can be discussed with the CFO. Infrequent travel may be required to other local facilities.

**The Company is unable to provide assistance to those seeking authorization to work in the US. Must be a US Citizen or have Permanent Resident status.**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Payroll Management:

• Oversee and manage the payroll function, including the accurate and timely processing of employee wages, benefits, and deductions (including benefit plans, retirement accounts, and garnishments).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax requirements.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and provide support for payroll-related inquiries.
• Implement and monitor payroll policies and procedures to ensure best practices and strong internal controls.

Accounts Receivable (A/R) Management:

• Supervise the accounts receivable process, including invoicing, credit card receipts, collections, credit memo posting, and cash application.
• Monitor aging reports and manage follow-up on overdue accounts to ensure timely payment.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve cash flow and reduce outstanding receivables. Assist in establishing policies to mitigate the risk of bad debt and uncollectible accounts. Manage bankruptcy claims (as needed).
• Maintain accurate records of customer transactions and account balances.
• Ensure compliance with state and local sales/excise tax requirements.
• Establish strong credit term policies and work with the Sales Operations team to ensure we are adequately managing the risk and reward.

Accounts Payable (A/P) Management:

• Manage the accounts payable process, including invoice processing, expense reporting, prepaid expenses, capital projects, fixed assets, and vendor payments.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices while maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
• Review accounts payable transactions and resolve discrepancies/corrections with the team.
• Ensure compliance with state and local use/sales tax requirements.
• Monitor aging reports and routinely verify vendor statements and inquiries.
• Affect business operations by ensuring least cost payment methods are utilized and that late fees are not imposed. In conjunction with Purchasing, manage vendor surcharges, expedite fees, and other variances imposed at time of payment that were not on the initial Purchase Order (ie, purchase variances).
• Oversee the preparation of credit card payments, checks, electronic payments, and ACH transactions.

Cash Management:

• Assist in overall maintenance of cash forecasts and daily cash reconciliation.

Inventory:

• Manage the Inventory GL accounts in conjunction with our Inventory team.
• Reconcile monthly to the perpetual.
• Streamline reporting.

General Ledger:

• Manage an effective and timely monthly close of the G/L.
• Review reconciliations.
• Manage lease accounting Journal Entries.
• Balance and Manage Intercompany and Related Party Entities.

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare and review financial reports related to payroll, A/R, and A/P for management and external stakeholders.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, and on-going monitoring of performance to budget.
• Act as point of contact for the annual external review.

Compliance and Internal Controls:

• Ensure adherence to accounting principles (GAAP), company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Establish master data controls over key aspects of business partner information and systems, including change control protocols and review.
• Conduct periodic audits and reviews of payroll, A/R, and A/P processes.
• Support reviews and audits by external parties, including but not limited to IRS, 401K review, WA State, or other jurisdictions.
• Observe Internal Controls in other areas of the business and determine effectiveness on Accounting Outcomes, such as revenue recognition and fiscal period cut-off.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead, mentor, and train accounting staff.
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment with a cross-functional team to solve business issues and create improvements.
• Set performance goals, conduct performance reviews, and provide ongoing feedback and support.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
• Minimum of eight (8) years of accounting experience, with at least four (4) years in a managerial role.
• Experience in Manufacturing Accounting is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit at a desk for 8 hours per day.
• Ability to walk over varied terrain, which at times is uneven, on an occasional basis.
• Ability to concentrate on a task over a period without being distracted.
• Ability to apply strong attention to detail.
• Ability to listen and comprehend simple to complex instructions or directions.
• Ability to engage in both inductive and deductive reasoning.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

• Ability to work independently; handle multiple projects effectively and meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality.

Wage Range (DOE): $120,000 - $155,000 per year

The Companys pay range for this job is published in compliance with the State of Washingtons Equal Pay Opportunities Act and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with labor market data, or other applicable law.

For information about our benefits, please go to: https://fungi.com/pages/fungi-perfecti-llc-summary-of-benefits

Fungi Perfecti, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, or veteran status.