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Accounting Manager

Scholastic, Jefferson City, Missouri, us, 65102


Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Oversee all day-to-day management of accounting area for all functions within, including: Procurement Finance, A/P, Fixed Assets, and Month End Close.* Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts.* Coordinates the reconciliation of all Balance Sheet accounts and ensures that all accounting transactions and journal entries are in accordance with GAAP and company policies.* Ensure compliance to the companies accounting policies and procedures (including SOX).* Monitor actual expenses and assist management in developing, recommending, and implementing corrective action to ensure results of the operations are in line with the operating budget.* Manage the Budgeting, and Forecasting processes for the NSO Balance Sheet and assigned departments.* Supervision and development of the Accounting staff.* Effectively lead Accounting staff in various projects to improve processes, implement controls, and provide optimal service levels to the organization.* Perform financial analysis and prepare reports that provide detailed cost information to local and corporate management.* Oversee the month-end processing and reporting related to assigned departments.* Working with Operations team to create and maintain activity base costing system for assigned departments.

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Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.* 8-10 years of experience in accounting or finance required, CPA preferred.* Knowledge of GAAP and General Accounting activities required.* Prior leadership role in budgeting and forecasting required.* Ability to work independently and collaboratively depending on the situation.* Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment a plus.* Experience with Oracle preferred.* Detail oriented with strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.* Capability to work on multiple projects at the same time and meet deadlines.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Finance

Location Region/State:

Missouri

EEO Statement:

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

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