Element has an opportunity for an Accounting Manager. As the Accounting Manager, you will be a key member of our Accounting team and will be supporting our Connected Technology and Mobility business unit. You will manage a set of accounting activities to ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate policies and external audits.
The Accounting Manager will report to and work closely with the Senior Accounting Manager and others in the organization in analysis and reconciliation of accounts and in development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures and controls.
This is a hybrid role: 3 days in our Blue Ash location
Responsibilities
Manage the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparationParticipate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes.Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practicesParticipate in strategic financial projects including D365 FO rolloutEnsure compliance with internal control policies in a SOX environmentCollaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and complianceInteracts at all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce timely, efficient and accurate month-end close and all internal management and financial reporting through annual reportResponsible for hierarchy and scalability in chart of accounts and accuracy in the general ledger and financial statements and has ultimate authority over classification and booking of all transactionsAnalyze the effect of statutory accounting practices and studies regulations and guidance to ensure correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesMake recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed and establishes the proper techniques to discover and prevent fraudPrepare detailed journal entries and account analysesAssist with compilation of information for preparation of tax returnsWork with Audit, Tax and Treasury Manager to ensure overall coordination of all financial accounting activities through annual reportPrepare summary feedback of financial statements variances to budgetActively review and advise on financial/accounting processes Skills / Qualifications Must have BS or BA in Accounting, CPA is huge plus 6+ years of relevant accounting experienceMust have experience supervising/managing accounting staff members Strong written and oral communication skills, with excellent attention to detailStrong presentations skills: must have experience creating reports and presenting information to a variety of internal and external audiences to inform and influences their decision makingExperience developing performance monitoring tools and reports for different audiencesExperience collaborating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including senior leadershipAdvanced MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Power Point and Excel in particular)Experience with D365 is a huge plus We are a fast-paced environment, you must have excellent organizational, time management and project management skills, including the ability to work efficiently on numerous tasks simultaneously and to adapt to changing circumstances, often under time pressureMust be able to commute 3 days a week into our Blue Ash office
#LI-SL1
Company OverviewElement is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
Diversity StatementAt Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.