Accounting Manager

Flowood, MS

Full Time

Manager/Supervisor

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day accounting operations of the company, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. This role includes managing the accounting team, overseeing general ledger activities, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls. The Accounting Manager will also play a key role in month-end close processes, financial reporting, and providing insights for strategic financial decisions. This position requires strong leadership, technical accounting knowledge, and experience in managing a dynamic accounting environment, particularly in the medical device or healthcare industry.

Responsibilities:

Supervise and mentor the accounting team to ensure efficient and accurate execution of accounting tasks.
Oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
Prepare and review financial statements, general ledger entries, and supporting schedules for management review.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies, while continuously evaluating and improving internal controls and processes.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to provide actionable insights to leadership.
Manage cash flow and oversee bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy in all financial transactions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and sales, to ensure alignment on financial goals and performance.
Lead preparation and coordination of external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
Support system improvements and enhancements to streamline accounting processes and reporting.
Handle special projects as needed, including process improvements and financial analysis initiatives.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent certification preferred).
Three or more years work experience as an accounting supervisor or manager
Strong management and organization skills
Strong analytical skills, ability to identify risks and errors
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Strong knowledge of accounting software, applications and databases
Experience in creating financial reports based on data analysis and company objectives

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Regularly required to sit and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Frequently required to talk and hear.
Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Must be able to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds occasionally.
Required to see clearly at close and intermediate distances, and to adjust focus as needed.
Must be able to work in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.

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