Accounting Manager at SunSource

Job Description

Accounting Manager at SunSource 

We are looking for a knowledgeable Accounting Manager who can lead and motivate accounting staff members and increase department accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills and have effective oral and written communication skills. 

Valid driver’s license required.

Competencies

• Strong business, creative, and technical writing skills

• Proficiency in MS office skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Excellent oral and written communication 

• Effective interpersonal, organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to multitask

• Strong general ledger knowledge and accounting experience required

• Prophet 21 ERP experience preferred but not required 

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration

• 5+ years of finance experience

Work Environment

Position is an indoor office and warehouse setting with moderate noise levels including voices, office equipment, and foot traffic sounds. Employee may interact with customers, sales representatives, and other internal departments.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit at desk for extended periods of time

• Use arms, hands, and fingers to handle, feel, and reach for items

• Listen to and talk with fellow staff and internal and external customers

• Occasionally crouch and crawl 

• Be able to lift 20 pounds

Travel

Occasional out-of-town travel required. Travel may include overnight stays, weekend assignments.

Job Summary 

Candidate is responsible for supporting the financial and accounting functions of the company reporting to the V.P. of Finance.  These responsibilities include financial planning, reporting, budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, and cost objective functions.  Candidate supervises accounting staff to manage, perform, and verify work affecting quality.  Candidate has a thorough understanding of the entire accounting service cycle and its relationship with other departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned:

• Understands the accounting, financial reporting, and general ledger structure

• Supervises the accounts payable and receivable personnel

• Manages the accounts receivable process, including credit approval, monitoring, and managing outstanding receivables. Works with corporate credit to align with corporate objectives and reporting.

• Manages the accounts payable process so that vendor relations are maintained and received goods are paid for in a timely manner

• Cash management and banking.

• Supports an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close

• Supports the monthly and quarterly inter-company reconciliations and reports are performed in a timely and accurate manner

• Supports budget and forecasting activities relating to general ledger for all subsidiaries

• Supports and assists in the preparation all monthly financial reporting

• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures

• Responds to inquiries from the company presidents and corporate finance regarding financial results and special reporting requests

• Maintains monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements and filings for all subsidiaries.

• Assists and supports sales and use tax filings, returns and exemption certificates.

• Assists and supports the annual year-end audit with outside audit firm

• Assists and supports the annual tax audit with outside tax firm

• Works closely with other departments in the company to ensure operations are running smoothly and as efficiently as possible

Electro-Matic Ventures, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to maintaining an environment of non-discrimination for all persons. Policies and practices that ensure that all individuals are judged on the basis of their job performance, qualifications, and relevant job criteria are followed throughout the Company.

Electro-Matic Ventures will recruit, hire and train, promote, transfer, pay and take all other employment actions without regard to race, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, height, weight, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or and veteran status, as required by law.