Accounting Manager

Job Description

**ROLE PURPOSE:**

Lead daily operations, maintain general ledger, manage General Accounting team for timely processing of invoices/payments, and oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.

Responsibilities

**Accounting and Supervisory Responsibilities:**

• Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing financial policies and procedures.
• Responsible for month-end financial consolidation and reporting process; provide status of financial condition by interpreting results.
• Manage financial system sub-ledgers (accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets).
• Manage General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable staff; ensure compliance with all corporate policies and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Prepare and review monthly general ledger entries and account reconciliations.
• Coordinate and lead the annual external audit process, including preparation of audit schedules and liaison with auditors.
• Coordinate tax compliance activities, including preparation and filing of sales/use tax, property tax, and coordination with external tax advisors.
• Manage banking relationships, including daily cash management, bank reconciliations, and support for treasury functions.
  
  

Budgeting And Forecasting

• Support department heads as needed by providing variance and other ad hoc analysis.
• Analyze and report operational expense actuals versus budget, identifying key variances and trends.
  
  

Talent/proficiencies

• Lead change management initiatives passionate about identifying and implementing process efficiencies across accounting operations.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with an acute ability to complete tasks on time.
• Effectively and proactively communicate essential information with all levels of the organization.
• Adept at articulating conclusions from financial data.
• Active listener and clear communicator who demonstrates an encouraging attitude that fosters collaboration and cross-functional process improvements.
  
  

Qualifications

**Minimum Qualifications:**

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Accounting or Finance; or equivalent experience desired.
• Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and general business principles.
• 5+ years of AR/AP Accounting Managerial/Supervisor experience, preferably managing teams of 3 or more.
• Experience with audit coordination, tax compliance, and banking relationship management.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office products.
• ERP experience required
• Must be flexible with schedule to meet business deadlines and demands.
• Confidentiality and discretion required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience desired.
• SAP experience
• Attributes** :
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; able to connect and communicate effectively.
• Collaborative individual who can work with all departments to achieve organizational objectives.
• Adept self-learner who understands accounting operations and can communicate requirements to others.
• Committed teammate with a keen focus on completing tasks promptly.
• Analytical problem solver who can interpret data to establish performance indicators and areas for improvement.
• Continuous learner, always seeking opportunities to improve financial processes.
• Flexibility to respond to changes in priorities while maintaining a high degree of engagement and efficiency.
  
  

Additional Information

Join LGC and become part of a team that values collaboration, integrity, and brilliance in all we do. We are committed to encouraging a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission.

Our Values

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT
  
  

**Equal opportunities**

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, parental responsibilities, religion, or belief. Shortlisting, interviewing, and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website [www.lgcgroup.com](http://www.lgcgroup.com/)

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