JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Accounting Department Manager

EMPLOYER: Nackard Bottling Company

DEPARTMENT: Finance / Accounting Team

REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer

SUMMARY: Manages and coordinates activities and operations of the Finance / Accounting department and staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, implements, and monitors systems for general accounting including accounts receivable, accounts payable and general ledger. Manages cash controls and cash escrow processes and accountability.
• Prepares and analyzes financial and operational reports; prepares reports for senior management and other internal and external parties.
• Manages monthly accounting close cycle; and prepares month-end financial statements.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate books and records. Reviews and analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
• Reviews intercompany billings and allocations, prepares and posts journal entries, oversees bank reconciliations and maintains supporting documentation in an organized manner.
• Coordinates and leads the year-end review of financial statements and supporting documents with external CPA firm.
• Prepares monthly sales tax returns
• Coordinates and ensures timely and complete response for compliance audits
• Reviews and analyzes the organization's accounting operation; establishes, develops, and/or recommends economic objectives and policies to management.
• Works with the outsourced IT support companies to coordinate IT needs for the department.
• Hires, trains, supervises, motivates, and develops accounts receivable and accounts payable staff; manages schedules, workflow and performance.
• Oversees accounts receivable/collections and accounts payable functions.
• Assigns duties and monitors quality of work; assures staff conforms to organizational policies and procedures and government regulations.
• Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively works to promote and recognize performance.
• Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises 5-10 employees within the finance / accounting department.
• Indirectly supervises various employees within various department(s).

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) in accounting or equivalent.
• Three to four years related experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Proficient with MS Office including excel spreadsheets.
• Acute attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Basic competence in duties and tasks of supervised employees.
• Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical-Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

• Managing People-Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Quality-Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity
• Planning/Organizing-Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Vacation Time Off

401(k) with Generous Employer Match

Job Type: Full-time

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.