Vaco is working with an incredibly stable and profitable company, helping them identify their next Accounting Manager. This person will play a key role in assisting with financial reporting, month-end close, and performing analysis related to budgeting and forecasting. The Accounting Manager will also have experience with cost accounting. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, keen attention to detail, and quality leadership/supervisory traits. If you are an experienced accountant in the Greater Birmingham area looking for your next opportunity, please apply today!
Job Duties and Responsibilities
* Oversee the entire accounting process, assisting in the areas of financial reporting, the close process, managing the year-end audit, internal controls compliance, ad-hoc analysis, etc.
* Manage, mentor, develop, and coach the accounting staff
* Improve current accounting related processes and implement new processes and procedures to drive overall efficiency
* Work directly with the Corporate Controller to facilitate all financial needs
* Help in maintaining a standard cost system
* Own/maintain the general ledger and reconciliation of all general ledger accounts
Requirements and Qualifications
* B.S. in Accounting/Finance required
* CPA highly preferred but not required
* Cost accounting experience required
* A minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience required
* Supervisory experience required
* Excellent communication and leadership skills is a must
* Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel
