Assistant Accounting Manager

1 month ago

Schaumburg, United States United Chemi-Con Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

37.5 Hour workweek

14 Holidays, 10 personal / sick days / 2 weeks vacation after 1 year - Discretionary bonus at end of year

The Assistant Accounting Manager will plan, perform, and direct the department's accounting activities.

  • Works with the accounting staff to meet the reporting and consolidate financial reporting deadlines, budget preparation, monthly account analyses, taxes, etc.

  • Works with factory controller and understands the results against budget.

  • Conducts performance evaluations.

  • Coordinates and identifies training needs for current staff.

MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Checks information and data for accuracy and completeness and corrects and completes them on time.

  • Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.

  • Assists with preparing business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.

  • Assists with producing monthly financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.

  • Actively involved with preparing and supplying supporting documentation of financial and JSOX audits. Audit planning throughout the fiscal year.

  • Audits accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.

  • Review contracts to understand accounting and financial risks.

  • Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.

  • Create accounting workflow charts, write processes, and document them.

  • Account analysis and monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts.

  • Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Excellent use of Microsoft Excel and Outlook products.

  • Excellent management and supervisory skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.

  • Proficient in ERP accounting software. Experience with JDE, SAP, and AS 400 is a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, statistics, or closely related field.

  • Eight years or more of related experience is required.

  • Certified Public Accountant designation is not a requirement.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Oral Communication – expresses oneself clearly and concisely.

Written Communication – demonstrates an aptitude for grammar with the preparation of reports, the composition of routine and non-routine correspondence, etc.

Negotiation - confers with others to achieve mutually satisfying outcomes.

Listening - actively listens to others to obtain information; requests clarity as necessary; confirms understanding.

COMPETENCIES

Interpersonal - effectively works with others; being cooperative; establishes appropriate business relationships; displays political acumen and sensitivity.

Customer Focus – conveys sincerity, competency, and approachability with internal and external customers; anticipates needs of the customer and effectively meets them; seeks feedback to ensure expectations are met.

Team Dynamics – works effectively with the team to obtain optimum results, foresees and manages conflict situations effectively; promotes cooperation, commitment, momentum and pride.

Analytical – integrates and synthesizes information to reach suitable conclusions.

Flexibility – adapts to change; willingly accepts changes to work assignments; removes barriers to accelerate change.

Self-direction – demonstrates assertiveness by taking initiative and responsibility; uses own judgement to solve problems and improve processes; maintains current knowledge in area of specialty.

EQUIPMENT

Personal computer and other standard office equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

TRAVEL

Travel is not required for this position.

Note: This job role description describes the general nature of the position. The above declarations are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, skills and abilities required to do the job.

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