Accounting Manager
The Accounting Manager is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations, including but not limited to accounts payable, fixed assets, general ledger journal entries, account reconciliations, payroll administration, as well as the monthly close process and reporting. He/she will review and analyze company expenditures to insure proper coding. The Accounting Manager will work directly with the Controller and the Vice President - Accounting & Finance. He/she will supervise the Accounts Payable Specialist and review significant portions of the Sr. Staff Accountant’s work product. The ideal Accounting Manager will be a proactive team player, problem solver and eager to enhance the timeliness, efficiency and accuracy of accounting transactions.
Responsibilities:Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Oversee accuracy of coding and data entry of the Accounts Payable Specialist with regard to vendor invoices and employee expense reports
- Processes weekly vendor payments and employee expense reimbursements
- Approve all client service invoices and media deposit requests created by Sr. Staff Accountant (some exceptions exist)
Month-end Close Responsibilities:
- Calculate and post monthly journal entries pertaining but not limited to: depreciation/amortization, capital leases, commissions, payroll reclasses, partner referral fees, employee benefits, media activity, interest expense, overhead expense accruals and bonus accruals
- Rise Trade Desk: perform revenue calculation (with assistance of Sr. Staff Accountant) and upload to general ledger
- Prepaid expenses: accurately expensing to P&L and account analysis
- Oversee credit card activity upload and review for proper coding
- Maintain fixed asset schedule: additions, deletions and depreciation
- Create balance sheet account reconciliations in coordination with the Controller
- Support team members as needed to insure timely month-end close
Other:
- Administer payroll and all payroll changes/additions/deletions, upload to ADP, confirm proper processing. The Controller posts actual payroll to general ledger
- Assist Controller in annual audit and 3rd party reporting requirements
- Perform ad hoc reporting as needed for other departments, internal and external stakeholders
- Assist finance team with annual budget and forecast development and review
Manager:
- Supervise the Accounts Payable Specialist. Guide her/him towards excellent data entry, timeliness, steady productive work, and professional development
- Understands the business, process flows and financial impact of accounting transactions and journal entries
- 4+ years of experience
- Strives to improve accuracy, timeliness and process efficiencies for financial reporting
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Very organized
Excellent Communication:
- Ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, efficiently and accurately so all parties, across multiple departments understand
- Responsive to inquiries in a timely, friendly and professional manner
Expertise/Certifications:
- Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Proficient in Google tools and MS Office suite as well as overall data management