Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Join a rapidly growing team with a dynamic company culture

Who we are:

Aerzen USA Corporation is an international manufacturer of positive displacement blowers, hybrid blowers, screw compressors and turbo blowers. These high-quality machines are used for air and gas applications across many essential industries, including: Wastewater, Cement, Biogas, Pharmaceutical and Food, among many others. We are One Team, and we Empower our team members to be both Inquisitive and Evolutionary.

What we offer:

We offer a competitive salary, generous health benefits (to include 96% company-paid benefit plans), a 401(k) with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and a Profit-Sharing bonus package, along with the opportunity to work with a dynamic group of professionals in a triple-bottom-line business philosophy of “People, Planet, Prosperity”.

What you will do:

Due to rapid business expansion, we are currently seeking an Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager is responsible for the financial, tax and accounting operations of the company: overseeing financial and tax reporting, ensuring the retention of appropriate accounting and tax documentation, maintaining and updating internal controls and accounting processes, as well as supporting budgeting and cash forecasting procedures. The Accounting Manager strives to enhance the reliability of the company's reported financial results and ensures that reported results comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Aerzen Group Accounting Policies, as well as International, United States, and State regulations. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Directs Team Members in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Application, Invoicing, Sales Tax Return filing, as well as monthly and annual reporting to our Parent Company, Banks, and other Third Parties as required.
• Manages the activities of Staff Accountant(s) in the timely completion of the month-end close and annual audit. Reviews and approves all general ledger entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting work papers. Serves as the primary point of contact for questions from our external auditors, internal Controlling Department at Aerzen Germany, as well as internal stakeholders at Aerzen USA.
• Guides financial decisions and protects company assets by monitoring and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Optimizes the company’s accounting procedures and the efficiency of the Accounting Department Staff through process and ERP improvements.
• Achieves budget and cash flow objectives by appropriately scheduling expenditures, analyzing and communicating variances to management, and initiating corrective actions.
• Supports the Director of Accounting & Finance in the preparation of budgets and cash forecasts. Strives to understand the nature and timing of the company’s income, expenses, and cash flows to make reasonable estimates based upon available information.
• Ensures compliance with International, Federal, State, and Local requirements by maintaining complete and appropriate documentation. Files all tax returns and financial reports timely and accurately. Advises management on needed actions to address compliance issues.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Business/Finance/Accounting
• Minimum five (5) years of related experience
• Team leadership experience preferred

Computer Skills:

• Able to create, use, navigate and perform reports at an Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to use and navigate ERP system software, HRIS system software, CRM system software and other finance software or applications
• Ability to create and navigate department related items at an intermediate level of knowledge in Navision; customer cards, vendor cards, Invoicing, G/L related, banking, payment processing, & finance related entries.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Must demonstrate ability to collaborate and work as a part of a team.