Accounting Manager – Anchorage, Alaska

Accounting Manager Avis Alaska Rent A Car–Anchorage, AK Job description Summary: Management-level professional and administrative work, which includes managing, reviewing and overseeing the accounting, data processing and reporting activities for AVIS Alaska. Essential Duties: Assist the Controller/CFO in leading accounting functions. Manage and oversee the daily operations of accounting department. Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles. Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy. Establish and maintain fiscal files and record document transactions. Organize and lead process change initiatives and interdepartmental education, under the direction of the Controller/CFO, on various accounting operations topics. Monitor and lead the month end and year end closing processes as well as develop improvements in key steps of the financial reporting calendar. Prepare technical analysis on transactions and proposed transactions. Maintain the chart of accounts. Review and audit internal control systems as well as confer with Controller/CFO to adopt proper policies to ensure accuracy in financial statements. Monitor and enforce policies and procedures in order to improve the efficiency of various accounting processes. Coordinate, conduct and oversee the testing of periodic internal auditing. Assist in preparing financial budgets and overseeing the evaluation of Avis’ budget process. Develop operational data documentation as well as troubleshooting procedures. Responsible for preparing quarterly taxes, overseeing the preparation and accuracy of quarterly reporting for the accounting department. Assist in the management regarding insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities. Monitor debt levels and compliance with borrowing base debt covenants. Assist in preparation of external audits. Perform related duties, as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises accounting department Qualifications: Education and Experience: Minimum: Bachelor’s degree. Two to four years of related work experience. Preferred: CPA/CMA with experience in private/public accounting. Two or more years as an accounting manager or assistant controller. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: High level of efficiency and accuracy Attention to detail and the ability to analyze large amounts of data. Ability to direct and supervise. Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software and databases. Analyze costs and benefits for all financial transactions on a regular basis. Motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job; implement a yearly evaluation system; able to work with people from different backgrounds. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analyses and reporting of financial data; understanding of the importance to comply with local, state and federal governmental requirement and tax filings. The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance Paid time off Physical setting: Office Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Work Remotely: No Make sure to mark the location as

Anchorage Main Office

and the position as

Accounting Manager

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