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JOB FILLED - Accounting Manager

Job Description: 

Western Precooling is the leading full service provider of precooling equipment, facilities and services. We are recruiting for a dynamic and energetic Accounting Manager to join our Accounting team. The Accounting Manager prepares monthly financial statements for a portion of 50 related entities. Responsibilities includes working with the Office Manager to meet monthly deadlines for closings; with accounting staff to monitor and validate A/R, A/P and P/R entries for each company; with the Controller to assure accuracy of accounting, as well as coordinate preparation of annual tax returns. May handle special accounting projects, pro-formas and assist with budgeting.   

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, assure timely distribution, and report pertinent information or concerns to Office Manager and Controller
  • Prepare and enter monthly journal entries as required
  • Code all account payables with proper G/L codes and proper posting dates
  • Monitor timely and accurate billing for equipment and services
  • Reconcile bank statements monthly and on a timely basis
  • Reconcile all balance sheet accounts
  • Review all income statement accounts for accruals and reclassifications.  Ensures accurate posting of expenses
  • Responsible for workers’ compensation accruals
  • Manage fixed assets and keep depreciation schedules updated monthly
  • Prepare and assure accuracy of annual property tax returns on a timely basis
  • Perform review for fiscal year-end financial statements. Work closely with Controller in preparation of final year-end financial statement and assure timely coordination with CPA in annual tax return preparation
  • Book payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll related tax filings
  • Preparation of pro-forma's, budgets, financial projections, and special financial analysis as required
  • Assist the Office Manager and Controller with any other responsibilities as required
Education: 
  • BS degree in accounting or related field. Equivalent accounting experience will be considered
  • Experience with preparing financial statements, adhoc reports, sales tax returns, year-end closing tax preparation, fixed assets and inventory
  • Experience preparing for and participating in external audits
  • Minimum two years in an accounting environment
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Accounting process development skills
  • Proficient in use of PC and Excel
  • Knowledge of corporate, partnership, and LLC accounting
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 as well as Great Plains accounting software helpful but not required