Accounting Manager - Vernon Hills, United States - Chicago Dental Society
1 month ago
Description
Job DescriptionJob Description
Benefits:
401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Help or transport service
Paid time off
Primary Purpose:
The Accounting Manager is responsible for Leading the day-to-day operations of the accounting function, which leads to a successful annual audit and accurate monthly financial statements used by management for decision making purposes.
This includes the preparation of accounting and financial statements, ensuring GAAP principles are being followed and managing AP and AR functions.
Position also provides support to assigned departments in projection/budget and development.Responsibilities and Duties:
Provides day-to-day leadership for the accounting function, ensuring accounting best practices and GAAP principals are followed.
Leads the monthly close process to deliver timely and accurate financial reporting results used in decision making processes. Partners with all levels of the business to prepare variance analysis and trend analysis needed by management. Proactively identifies financial impacts for current year and future years.
Leads the annual audit completion process, serving as the primary liaison with auditors and ensures all PBCs are completed, reviewed and submitted to the auditors in a timely manner.
Leads the tax compliance functions ensuring tax returns and 1099s are submitted timely and in compliance with the IRS and other governing agencies.
Collaborates with the CFO and CEO for payroll policy compliance and procedural guidance and ensures accuracy of funding and recording of payroll related transactions.
Leads the Accounts Payable processes ensuring that invoices and expense reports are paid timely and coded accurately for financial statement purposes.
Leads the invoicing, cash receipts and collection functions ensuring all revenue and cash is posted timely for dues billing process and independent invoicing payment checks received inhouse.
Additionally leads Accounts Receivable functions ensuring customer balances are in compliance with company's standards.Leads the projection cycles and annual budget process.
This includes engaging in regular review of expenses and revenue with budget owners, analyzing trends and making recommendations based on data and discussion.
Continuously seeks process improvements ensuring financing processing and information delivery is best in class meeting the organizations changing needs in collaboration with the Accounting department team.
Ensures the company's Accounting & Financial Policies and Procedures Manuals are up to dateEmpowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals. Delegates responsibility and expects accountability and regular feedback.
Contributes to the workplace culture that is consistent with the associations culture statement and emphasizes the mission, vision and values of the organization.
Displays a high level of accountability, taking responsibility for individual actions and the impact on the organization. Views oneself as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership.Performs additional related duties as required or assigned.
Education and/or Experience Qualifications
Required:
Bachelors degree with a concentration in Accounting or equivalent,
CPA certification and extensive knowledge of accounting systems, accounting procedures and policies, financial management, and payroll.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial accounting with experience in payroll and accounts payable systems, preferably in a similar position with demonstrated skills and proven track record of success.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with spreadsheets, general ledger, and report writing software.Management experience with leadership qualities
Desired:
Experience with Sage/Intacct
Not-for-Profit or Association experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent collaborative communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate, and to work independently
Ability to delegate, mentor and motivate assigned staff
Team-oriented
Ability to prioritize multiple and varied tasks within established deadlines
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite of Products
Ability to interface with staff, BODs, and external relationships in a professional manner.
Flexible work from home options available.
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