General Accounting Manager

General Accounting Manager

Pay $86k -$110K + profit Sharing Program

Experience 5 -10 yrs

Reports to Dir. Of Finance

Location: Kansas City, MO

US Citizen or Green Card Only

Summary:

Will have 3 Direct Reports: AP Clerk, Tax Accountant & Expense Report Specialist

Advanced Excel Skills (Pivot Tables, V-Lookup, Formulas) *Will be sent an assessment **

Summary:

This position manages day-to-day accounting processes and staff activities in the areas of accounts payable, sales & use tax, and general accounting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

1. Manage accounts payable function to ensure that invoices and expense reports are coded and processed in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring proper approvals are in place and appropriate documentation is organized and consistently stored

1. Authorize new vendor set up, and verify the vendor master records are accurate

1. Responsible for IRS 1099 reporting

1. Manage sales tax processes to ensure returns are filed accurately and on time, records are properly maintained, and Vertex system is accurately configured

1. Responsible for the daily review of bank account activity and research any suspicious or unfamiliar activities

1. Initiate daily bank wire/ACH payments

1. Manage month-end closing activities in partnership with the other Accounting Managers

1. Responsible for annual personnel budget and quarterly forecasts

1. Define, establish, and enhance the roles, goals, and responsibilities for all associates within the department. Ensure that all associates are effectively trained, and skill sets match performance requirements. Consistently assess and review goals as a team and individually within department.

1. Serve as back up and cross-train with other Accounting Managers

Must have:

Advanced Excel Skills (Pivot Tables, V-Lookup, Formulas)

Working experience with:

Multi state tax

Forecasting

Sales & Used Tax

Review of A/P & bank accounts

Approve invoices

GL Coding

Working experience with:

Multi state tax

Forecasting

Sales & Used Tax

Review of A/P & bank accounts

Approve invoices

GL Coding

Education:

Accounting or Finance Degree

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