HARVEY, COVINGTON & THOMAS, LLC Florida CPAs

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Location: Central or South Florida Office

Travel Required: Travel between 10% - 20% annually

Level/Salary Range: Based upon experience

Position Type: Full Time

Applications Accepted via Email at careers@hctcpa.com

Job Description

Job Purpose:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. The Accounting Manager supervises senior and staff accountants and is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities. Uses professional accounting concepts and internal company policies to solve complex accounting issues including the maintenance of internal controls. Prepares monthly management financial reporting package and executive summary schedules. Coordinates and facilitates the process of documenting accounting policies and procedures.

Duties:

Accomplishes accounting human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.
Achieves accounting operational objectives by contributing accounting information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.
Meets accounting financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
Confirms financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; preparing special reports.
Maintains accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts; defining accounting policies and procedures.
Guides other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy; applying observations and recommendations to operational issues.
Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls.
Avoids legal challenges by understanding current and proposed legislation; enforcing accounting regulations; recommending new procedures.
Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.
Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.
Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues.
Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.
Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
Conform with and abide by all regulatory guidance and internal policies & procedures.
Document policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.
Contribute to department and organization special projects as assigned.

Education/Experience:

A Bachelors degree in accounting, or a Bachelors degree in business with emphasis in accounting, is required. CPA Required.
Ten to Fifteen years of prior supervisory experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice.
Experience working in an accounting firm, law firm or professional services firm; government experience is preferred.

Skills/Qualifications:

Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge of Statutory accounting principles.
knowledge of auditing practices and principles
knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations
Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and EDP or similar programs.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of major accounting software packages for both general ledger and statutory accounting.
Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
Excellent verbal, written communication.
Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with high level of difficulty.
Strong analytical and accounting skills.
Accounting, Corporate Finance, Reporting Skills, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Reporting Research Results, SFAS Rules, Confidentiality, Time Management, Data Entry Management, General Math Skills.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
The individual will be expected to work with minimal up-front guidance and take ownership of his / her work product. The individual will work closely with all major functional leaders of the Firm.