Accounting Manager

Title: Accounting Manager                            

Division: Accounting                              

LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals that take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 70+ office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.

General Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and assist in the completion of month-end closing activities, journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and analysis to ensure accuracy, thoroughness, and timeliness
• Analyze financial reports and records
• Assign tasks to accounting staff and review as appropriate
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for Intercompany Accounting
• Participate in preparation for the annual audit
• Make recommendations relative to procedures and the accounting of assets, reserves, etc.
• Manage the fixed asset system
• Collaborate with internal company departments, such as facilities and real estate teams to ensure lease compliance and calculations are accurate
• Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships
• Apply sound judgment in accordance with GAAP in all transactions, policies and procedures

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Required Experience:

• 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience with a portion of it being in a supervisory role
• CPA (preferred) or CPA eligible
• Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment; ability to accurately work under pressure and prioritize work to meet established reporting deadlines
• Ability to maintain compliance with applicable state and federal laws
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data, high attention to detail and accuracy
• Requires initiative based on familiarity with the organization and accounting practices and procedures