Fort Lee, NJ, US
14 days ago
Accounting Manager

The specific responsibilities of the Accounting Manager include:

•    Oversee general ledger accounting activities, ensuring financial accuracy, completeness and compliance with US GAAP, internal company policies and statutory reporting requirements.
•    Responsible for supervising day-to-day activities and staff in assigned accounting areas, including journal entry approval and review and certification of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
•    Educate and mentor regarding company policies and procedures as well as assist staff with resolving accounting questions.
•    Strong knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley requirements to develop and maintain accurate documentation and controls and ensure company compliance.
•    Develop and maintain accounting process narratives for key accounting workflows.
•    Develop and maintain documentation related to internal controls and ensure compliance.
•    Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual financial closes and preparation of financial statements with accuracy and timeliness.
•    Provide insightful commentary on financial results, trends and variances to accounting leadership.
•    Constantly evaluate the company’s financial processes, policies and procedures to implement best practices with a focus of continuous improvement and efficiency.
•    Coordinate external audit requests and assist with annual audit completion. 
•    Assist with budgeting, forecasting and monthly cash flow projections.
•    Maintain accurate and up to date financial records.
•    Communicate effectively with accounting team, Business and other stakeholders to resolve accounting issues.
•    Perform other duties as required to support the accounting department.
•    Special projects as needed.
 

What you need to be successful
•    Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
•    CPA required
•    10+ years of broad accounting experience, including general ledger, payroll, SOX compliance, internal and external audit, financial statements consolidation, treasury and cash management with a solid understanding of US GAAP.
•    Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting within a mid-large size organization.
•    Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with proven track record in critical thinking and result driven execution.
•    Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills with ability to work well in a team environment
•    Highly motivated with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
•    Holds self and others to high standards.
•    Dedicated to completing projects and tasks accurately and on time.
•    Impeccable integrity and confidentiality.
•    Strong Excel skills.
•    Fast paced environment.
 

TRANZACT, a WTW Company, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet

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