Accounting Manager -Kent, OH |
| Location: | Kent, OH |
| Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Exempt |
| Benefits: | Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Description: | Rapidly growing service provider is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for its Corporate Headquarters in Kent, Ohio. This position is an active, �hands on� role requiring contact with customers, vendors, decentralized field locations, and internal departments.
WHO WE ARE:
AWP is America�s Traffic Control Leader, providing turn key traffic control solutions, including professional flagging, equipment rental, and full scale work zone management for a variety of infrastructure service providers. These include nearly every major public utility � electric, gas, water and telecommunications as well as major contractors providing infrastructure services such as road paving, line construction, boring, sewer replenishment & replacement, and other construction related services.
This position is responsible for assisting in corporate wide accounting functions as well as overseeing Accounts Payable, Billing, Payroll and Collections. This person will work closely with field and corporate teams to streamline processes and more effectively utilize the Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics (GP) system. Accurate Accounting and error free billing and payroll with excellent customer service and a streamlined, easy to understand process is the goal. This person will be a creative process driver who is able to facilitate positive change throughout the organization. |
| Duties: | � Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
� Respond to inquiries from the CFO and other firm wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests etc.
� Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
� Support CFO with special projects and workflow process improvements.
� Work with the independent auditors during the course of the year to assist in the annual audit process.
� Work closely with field and corporate teams to streamline the billing process striving for error free billing and payroll.
� Implement change within the GP Dynamics system to more accurately reflect company�s current billing needs.
� Drive change throughout organization to meet customer billing requirements, accurately and on-time.
� Oversee and participate in collection and billing issues. Resolve quickly, with focus on customer retention and development.
� Coordinate the payroll and billing functions for the company by communicating regularly with customers, branch offices and corporate personnel.
� Provide excellent service and response to customers and co-workers. Act as primary liaison with customers regarding back office operations.
� Responsible for timely, accurate reporting of financial results and compliance with regulatory requirements and deadlines.
� Provide month-end close support to the Finance Department.
� Provide management, guidance and training to department staff on policies and procedures related to billing.
� Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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| Qualifications: | � Experience with Microsoft Great Plains software preferred or similar enterprise wide accounting system.
� A strong foundation and experience working with accounting, billing and financial systems in a fast paced environment. Able to facilitate change.
� Intense focus on accuracy and attention to detail; organized.
� Bachelor�s degree in business or qualified by experience. Active CPA Preferred
� Strong accounting and math skills. Prior experience managing a billing or collections department
� High level of initiative.
� Able to communicate effectively with co-workers, customers and the general public both verbally and in writing.
� Outgoing & assertive personality � not afraid to approach individuals and implement change.
� Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, Power Point).
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