Accounting Manager

iTA is Louisiana's largest Navistar truck dealer, covering the New Orleans, Slidell, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and Lake Charles markets. iTA sells International-branded new trucks and all makes and models of pre-owned used trucks and trailers, as well as providing outstanding service and parts to meet any fleet’s needs. We also offer leasing services through Idealease of Acadiana.
This role reports to the President and will have full accounting responsibilities, demonstrate proven organizational ability, and supervise the accounting team.
Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor Financial Systems: Create, monitor, and evaluate financial systems to ensure accurate financial reporting and partner with senior management when it comes to decision-making.
• Meet Financial Objectives: Recommend forecasting requirements, draft budgets, and project expenditures to prepare periodic statements and meet financial regulatory requirements.
• Achieve Operational Objectives: Develop action plans, audit operations, and propose efficiency improvements. Lead the accounting team to provide accurate, timely data and recommendations.
Duties:
• Oversee the work of accounting team and review financial statements.
• Work with Directors and Managers for accurate and timely commission payouts.
• Prepare reports for senior management and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement internal accounting policies and procedures.
Skills and Qualifications:
• Detail-oriented, organized, and mathematically proficient.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with team members and department heads.
• Proficiency in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and experience with financial audits.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience with full accounting functions.
• Effective communication skills with all departments and customers.
• Experience supervising accounting staff.
• CDK/ADP Dealership Software experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift 10lbs or more.
Education and Experience:
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (preferred).
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may be preferred.
Work Conditions:
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time.
• Work in indoor conditions with occasional outdoor weather exposure.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information