Accounting Manager - St Louis, MO (Hybrid)

Job Overview

The Accounting Manager will provide accounting expertise and direction to ensure the timely and accurate processing and reporting of accounting and financial transactions and will assist with implementing rigorous processes that ensure strong internal controls. In this role you will mentor and lead a team of up to 8 individuals responsible for processing accounts payable, accounts receivable and general accounting. This requires an individual who has a solid understanding of the fundamentals of accounting, accounting process, system improvements, and internal controls. This role can be based in St Louis, MO or Iron Mountain, MI and follows a hybrid schedule. 

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A Day In The Life

• Perform month end close routines, including approving journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Analyze financial transactions for errors or deficiencies, identify root causes and remediation plans, and implement improvements to prevent recurrences.
• Assess proper accounting treatment in accordance with GAAP
• Assist with loading monthly financials to SAP and OneStream and reconciliations until SAP implementation
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll accounting transactions and general ledger.
• Assist with banking activities -ranging from daily payments to weekly AP and payroll processing
• Provide support and maintain costing for projects and inventory
• Work with the accounting and finance team to design effective accounting and reporting processes with an appropriate focus on internal controls.
• Assist with requests from both internal and external auditors and remediating audit comments.
• Team building: recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees
• Coaching/mentoring employees: planning, monitoring and appraising job results
• Provide training to other departments to explain accounting procedures and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Other assigned duties

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A or B.S) in accounting, finance or related degree
• CPA, CMA and/or MBA preferred
• Minimum five years accounting experience including accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger, preferably in a unionized, manufacturing environment
• Public accounting experience desirable
• Minimum of two years supervisory experience
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Experience with ERP software (SyteLine preferred)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• Strong understanding of internal controls, process flows and policies and procedures
• Skilled at evaluating employees’ performance in a balanced and consistent manner and providing training, direction, and support
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and delegate tasks to meet timelines
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work and effectively interact with various departments throughout the organization
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, forward-thinking work environment