Accounting Manager

***This job is considered a hybrid role and is primarily remote, but will require in office presence for trainings and other responsibilities (estimated weekly or bi-weekly after initial onboarding is complete)"

Job Summary:

Responsible for accounting activities such as maintaining general ledgers, reviewing transactions, posting entries, and collecting and evaluating data. Identifies and executes process and system improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting team. Oversees the accounting team, providing support for prioritization, deadline management, and guidance on processes, controls, and policies.

Required Qualifications:

•Located in San Diego County with the ability to be onsite for team or process support/responsibilities (hybrid role).

•Bachelor’s degree in accounting

•8 years of experience in accounting and 5 years of experience in managing an accounting team

•3 years of experience in the following processes/cycles: accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations

•Knowledge of accounting principles and practices and experience implementing accounting policies, practices, and procedures

•Able to maintain a high level of accuracy and meet deadlines

•Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, manage projects, and organize efficiently

•Proven experience in leading a team and ability to convey and model core company values

•Dedicated to internal controls and safeguards

•Experience managing projects, including assignment of roles and management to timelines.

•Ability to lead or direct multiple complex projects and activities in an ambiguous environment

•High level of accountability and ability to independently establish proficiency in various systems and resolve issues via research, vendor, or consultant support.

•Excellent verbal/written communication skills

•Expert level proficiency in Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

•Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains

•Prophix experience

•SAP Concur experience

•SQL knowledge

Responsibilities:

•Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that fosters an environment of collaboration, connection, and productivity

•Reviews and documents present accounting practices and procedures.

•Gathers information on processes, organizational structure, policies and procedures, and computer technology; identifies needed process improvements.

•Provides recommendation and support on implementation of process and system improvements, including working with outside vendors and consultants

•Evaluates subsidiary journals for obvious errors and omissions and enters corrected data into the general ledger. Performs tasks associated with the general ledger, i.e., enters monthly journal entries, executes monthly closing entries

•Coordinates monthly closing and production of financial statements to ensure timely reporting

•Assists with updating the financial statements to ensure that the information reported properly reflects the company’s financial position

•Reviews and prepares account reconciliations and maintains the integrity of general ledgers

•Records various monthly reclassification entries, accruals, etc.

•Responsible for recording of Fixed Asset Acquisitions, Disposals and Depreciation.

•Coordinates and oversees the maintenance of key systems (e.g. accounting system upgrades and UAT).

•Provides system support for accounting team & company-wide for accounting software (Great Plains) and budget software (Prophix). Supports as system administrator in key systems.

•Reviews and tests new products including creation of GL accounts.

•Interfaces with various departments on projects and understanding company needs.

•Oversees and coordinates departmental projects in coordination with the Senior Director of Finance.

•Maintain a commitment to and align with ACE mission, vision, values and programs, to successfully lead teams to represent ACE.

•Other duties as assigned.