JOB DESIGNATION:
The Accounting Leader leads the AR & AP team generally within business unit or a site.
The Accounting Leader ensures the accurate processing, compilation, analysis, and reporting of accounting data. Develops, implements, and maintains systems, policies and procedures. Generates forecasts and analyzes trends within A/R & A/P function. Regular contacts with departmental staff, division controllers and accounting staff. Supervise efforts of A/P & A/R clerks.

JOB CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Accounting Leader will manage the accuracy in reporting and compliance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)and other accounting policies.
• The Accounting Leader manages AR & AP within a business unit and develops accounting staff to meet team targets, along with reviewing industry trends for updates.
• Prepares, records, analyzes and reports accounting transactions.
• Ensures internal controls are in place and functioning, as intended.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of A/P & A/R subledgers and ensures compliance and alignment with company policies.
• Develops, implements, and maintains systems, policies and procedures.
• Manages staff selection, performance, development and training processes to ensure team competencies, and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations.

Other responsibilities as assigned:

• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with corporate objectives and systems for accounting, payables, and receivables.
• Conduct analysis of accounting systems and procedures inclusive of problem diagnosis and corrective action recommendations.
• May assist in the preparation of financial statements, reviews, budgets, forecasts, and analysis.
• Participate, coordinate and review month-end and year end closings and governmental reports and forms submittal as assigned.
• Train, develop, assist and instruct subordinate employees according to company policy and sound employee relations.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Education: (REQUIRED) - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent field of study
• Years Experience: min 5+ years of account receivable and accounts payable experience (must have) and 3+ years of manufacturing experience (must have)

Skills:

• Thorough understanding and experience of standard accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and financial analysis acquired through related work experience in increasingly complex roles.
• Experience with accounts payable and receivable processing in a manufacturing environment.
• 1-2 years supervisory experience desired.
• Strong team development and management skills to enable the creation of a highly capable Finance and Accounting team.
• Strong analytical and independent problem-solving skills to evaluate financial results, projections and datamining.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to explains complex information to others in straightforward situations; excellent interpersonal skills to drive task to completion.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and database management tools.
• Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions
• Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department.