Technical Accounting Manager
Northbay RecruiterFairfield, California
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Education
CPA
Career level
Director
Remote
On-site
Job Description
Northbay Recruiter is partnering with a growing, California based logistics provider in search of an Accounting Manager. As a right hand to the Controller, this is a unique position that combines oversight of accounting operations and working closely with internal teams to ensure GAAP compliance, process efficiency and audit-readiness. We are seeking an individual with a strong foundation in accounting via a combination of education, public audit & practical experience, coupled with the drive for maintaining financial accuracy while working in a cross- functional and collaborative role within a fast paced environment.
This position will:
- Co-lead the accounting team to meet weekly, monthly and annual deadlines to keep things moving and on track.
- Oversee general ledger activity, and keep accounts accurate, documented and properly supported.
- Maintain areas of complexity: intercompany transactions/reporting, fixed assets, capitalization, lease accounting, and compliance across multiple locations/entities.
- Review accounting practices to maintain consistency with GAAP and company policies.
- Maintain and improve internal controls and identify areas where processes can be tightened up or made more efficient.
- Own the accounting team's efforts related to annual audits, tax filings, and other compliance and reporting requirements.
- Provide guidance and support to accounting staff and help troubleshoot accounting issues as they come up.
- Work closely with the Controller on accounting policies, procedures, reporting, and other finance projects.
- Work with Operations, IT, and Customer Service teams to identify and resolve accounting-related issues and find ways to stop them from happening.
- Always be on the lookout for ways to improve processes, systems, and reporting.
Critical Qualities:
- A high standard for accuracy and quality of work, with an impeccable attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently while also working well with the rest of the team.
- Ability to understand and follow established processes while also looking for ways to improve them.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
What you'll bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting coupled with minimum 3-4 years public audit experience, CPA required.
- 3-5 years of accounting experience with some supervisory or management responsibility preferred.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and technical skills required.
- Ability to identify accounting issues, research solutions, and make sound recommendations.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.
Schedule/Availability:
Must be able to work within West Coast business hours: 8am-5pm PST.
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Northbay Recruiter is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.
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The education requirement for this position is CPA. Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
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