Job Description for the Accounting Manager role:

• Financial reporting and analysis for divisions using Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains)
• Assist with compilation of financial statements
• Assist Director of Finance in daily accounting activities and month-end closing procedures
• Create and post journal entries within Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains)
• Perform monthly account reconciliations for all Balance Sheet accounts
• Calculate month-end accruals for revenue and expenses using Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains)
• Assist Director of Finance with cash management and cash receipt reconciliation 
• Maintain supporting documentation for contracts and other agreements, including leases, insurance and notes payable
• Complete and file monthly sales tax returns
• Provide accounts payable/accounts receivable support through vendor payment set-up, vendor payment reconciliation, and invoice discrepancy resolution 
• Correspond with vendors and internal staff and respond to inquiries
• Assist with yearly audit of financial statements
• Assist with special projects as needed

People Management expectations for the Accounting Manager role:

• Manage employee performance by providing goal setting, feedback, rewards, and performance development
• Maintain transparent communication through planning and executing one on one meetings, email, and regular interpersonal communication
• Proactively manage people/projects/situations to forecast and manage issues
• Determine procedural needs and make recommendations to improve efficiencies and expedite maximum workflow

Qualifications & Skills for the Accounting Manager role:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) experience is required
• Proficient in Microsoft products, especially Microsoft Excel
• Experience with ADP WFN
• Understanding of general accounting practices and rules
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong organizational skills/ability to multi-task to achieve deadlines
• Customer service focus including both delivering on requests and anticipating them
• Bright and flexible team player capable of working in a fast-paced environment at a rapidly growing company

Education & Experience for the Accounting Manager role:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required
• CPA designation a plus
• Previous management experience or experience as a customer service supervisor is a plus
• Ability to coach and motivate others
• Ability to supervise workflow with focus on quality results
• 3-5 years of experience in general ledger accounting; public accounting experience a plus
• Strong analytical/quantitative skills

SMS Assist is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)