EWI
Accounting Manager
EWI, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Job Details
Level
Management
Job Location
Columbus Office - Columbus, OH
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Accounting Role & Essential Functions
EWI is the leader in materials sciences and the go to experts that many of the country's largest and most innovative organizations call to assist with their most difficult assignments. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement - driven by the expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching for exceptional candidates to join the EWI team and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization! We have a rich history in the community and are and are proud to call Columbus our home.Reporting to the Director of Accounting Services, the Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing the daily operation of the accounting team. The newly created role of Accounting Manager leads with financial stewardship of the business' accounting function and directs staff to execute accounting tasks in support of corporate objectives. The Accounting Manager serves as a day-to-day business partner with operations and supporting functions to manage the financial wellness of the business and ongoing projects.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
:Oversee daily operation on the accounting departmentSupervision of the accounting team to include direct management responsibility of staff duties, regular guidance on departmental objectives, and conducting all performance management tasks for staffEffectively manage department functions to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting; includes accounts payable, account receivable, payroll, travel system administration and auditingDevelop and maintain accounting procedures and policies to comply with internal controls, government regulations, and company standardsManage monthly and year-end close process and preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and other analysisReview reconciliations of general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completenessAssist with external audit to provide requested data and ensure compliance with requirements for annual financial audit, single audit, and 401(k) auditEstablish and enforce internal controls to safeguard financial assets and prevent fraud or errors, to include ensuring compliance with standards and coordinating external auditsAssist in the development and monitoring of budgets and forecastsStay up-to-date with accounting regulations and best practices to ensure compliance and efficiencyAssist with annual tax preparationAssist with ERP implementation
Minimum Requirements
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
:Strong working knowledge of accounting principles related to GL, U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, and financial closeout monthly and year-endProficient with ERP software platforms to manage businessAdept with developing dashboards, KPIs and analytics in support of business operational excellenceStrong computer skills - MS Office, Salesforce, as well as data visualization and reporting platforms such as Power BI ApplicationProficient with complex Excel spreadsheets with formulasWorking knowledge of payroll processing, to include best practices, payroll laws, and payroll processing platformsProficient with establishing and maintaining internal control processesAdept at people management and the desire to develop staff to support personal and professional development goalsPositive attitude and eagerness to take on management challenges and quick to learn new skillsExcellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks within a high-volume, dynamic work environmentAbility to work effectively with all levels of management and employeesHigh degree of detail-orientation with workEffective analytical and problem-solving skills
EDUCATION
:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar field
EXPERIENCE
:Eight (8) or more years of accounting experienceAt least two (2) years of direct supervisory responsibility of accounting staffExperience with government contracts in a research and development (R&D) environment is preferred
EOE/M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran StatusAccommodationsIndividuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA in order to participate in the search and/or application process should contact Human Resources at (614) 688-5000.
Level
Management
Job Location
Columbus Office - Columbus, OH
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Accounting Role & Essential Functions
EWI is the leader in materials sciences and the go to experts that many of the country's largest and most innovative organizations call to assist with their most difficult assignments. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement - driven by the expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching for exceptional candidates to join the EWI team and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization! We have a rich history in the community and are and are proud to call Columbus our home.Reporting to the Director of Accounting Services, the Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing the daily operation of the accounting team. The newly created role of Accounting Manager leads with financial stewardship of the business' accounting function and directs staff to execute accounting tasks in support of corporate objectives. The Accounting Manager serves as a day-to-day business partner with operations and supporting functions to manage the financial wellness of the business and ongoing projects.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
:Oversee daily operation on the accounting departmentSupervision of the accounting team to include direct management responsibility of staff duties, regular guidance on departmental objectives, and conducting all performance management tasks for staffEffectively manage department functions to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting; includes accounts payable, account receivable, payroll, travel system administration and auditingDevelop and maintain accounting procedures and policies to comply with internal controls, government regulations, and company standardsManage monthly and year-end close process and preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and other analysisReview reconciliations of general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completenessAssist with external audit to provide requested data and ensure compliance with requirements for annual financial audit, single audit, and 401(k) auditEstablish and enforce internal controls to safeguard financial assets and prevent fraud or errors, to include ensuring compliance with standards and coordinating external auditsAssist in the development and monitoring of budgets and forecastsStay up-to-date with accounting regulations and best practices to ensure compliance and efficiencyAssist with annual tax preparationAssist with ERP implementation
Minimum Requirements
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
:Strong working knowledge of accounting principles related to GL, U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, and financial closeout monthly and year-endProficient with ERP software platforms to manage businessAdept with developing dashboards, KPIs and analytics in support of business operational excellenceStrong computer skills - MS Office, Salesforce, as well as data visualization and reporting platforms such as Power BI ApplicationProficient with complex Excel spreadsheets with formulasWorking knowledge of payroll processing, to include best practices, payroll laws, and payroll processing platformsProficient with establishing and maintaining internal control processesAdept at people management and the desire to develop staff to support personal and professional development goalsPositive attitude and eagerness to take on management challenges and quick to learn new skillsExcellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks within a high-volume, dynamic work environmentAbility to work effectively with all levels of management and employeesHigh degree of detail-orientation with workEffective analytical and problem-solving skills
EDUCATION
:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar field
EXPERIENCE
:Eight (8) or more years of accounting experienceAt least two (2) years of direct supervisory responsibility of accounting staffExperience with government contracts in a research and development (R&D) environment is preferred
EOE/M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran StatusAccommodationsIndividuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA in order to participate in the search and/or application process should contact Human Resources at (614) 688-5000.