Manage the day-to-day operations for general ledger accounting areas.
Liase and assist AR, Billing, AP and Finance with various inquiries.
Review monthly close entries prepared by staff (Prepaid, Fixed Assets, accruals, deferred rent, AMEX entries, etc.)
Oversee accounting staff to ensure a timely close and reporting deadlines.
Review balance sheet account reconciliations as well as prepare general ledger account analyses by reviewing transactions within the general ledger to ensure accuracy within the GL account.
Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
Prepare/review Audit schedules as assigned and conduct audit research and answer questions.
Assist with preparing year end tax schedules
Oversee intercompany reconciliation process.
Support month end ancillary package and hyperion trial balance uploads.
Serves as a back-up for various areas within the Shared Service Department
Assist with Ad hoc requests as assigned.
Assist in the development and maintenance of internal controls

Experience with large ERP and Accounting Software preferred (SAP, Oracle, INTACCT, Net Suite, Maconomy, etc)
Strong technical accounting skills (knowledge of GAAP, FASB and SEC accounting and disclosure requirements) and proficiency with researching accounting literature.
Must be able to reconcile accounts and be able to perform GL analysis.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
CPA (or equivalent) preferred
Previous experience with Consolidations and Intercompany eliminations
Minimum 2 years of experience managing an accounting team
Advanced Excel skills required (vlookup, sumifs, sumif, pivot tables)
5-7 years of accounting experience
Ability to set priorities, multi-task, meet critical deadlines and pay attention to detail.
Highly organized and motivated self-starter with good interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Accounting Manager

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