Accounting Manager
Company: Robert Half
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: June 21, 2022
Job Description:
Robert Half is partnering with a well-known client in Baton
Rouge that is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their team! The
Accounting Manager will be responsible for supervising and leading
the accounting department. The ideal candidate is someone who can
build and maintain accounting principles, standard methodologies,
and systems for collecting, analyzing, and reporting information.
The candidate should have a strong understanding of generally
accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This position will be
responsible for motivating the team and driving team
performance.Responsibilities:
- Manage and supervise accounting department employees,
responsible for day-to-day supervision and leadership
- Oversee the general accounting functions, including, but not
limited to the general ledger, accounts payable, and reconciliation
teams
- Assess current practices and procedures and make
recommendations for operational improvements
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual GAAP financial
statements to ensure accuracy and completeness, assisting with
regulatory reporting as applicable
- Remain current on proposed accounting regulations while
recommending new procedures, when appropriate. Perform research on
accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP), when needed
- Maintain accounting controls by defining and developing
accounting policies and procedures
- Work with external auditors during year-end financial audit
activities to ensure accurate and timely closing and reporting
- Work with tax partner(s) by providing required documentation
needed for filing of Federal and State taxes. Maintain internal tax
documentation and schedules
- Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing
ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee
relationships
- Coordinate financial reports for stockholders, taxes,
regulatory agencies, and other financial groups relating to
company, when appropriate
- Accomplishes accounting human resource objectives such as:
- Recruiting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling,
coaching, counseling, and correcting employees
- Communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring,
appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing
compensation actions
- Enforcing policies and procedure
- Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested or
identified
- Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA or MBA
preferred
- 6-10+ years of accounting experience with a strong
supervisory/manager role
- Outstanding knowledge within all aspects of accounting and U.S.
GAAP
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all
levels of an organization
- Strong leadership skills with a dedication to driving and
achieving results
- Knowledge of employee relationship building and performance
management techniques
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with other
financial systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle)
- SQL experience is a plus
Keywords: Robert Half, Baton Rouge , Accounting Manager, Executive , Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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