Little Rock, Arkansas
Assistant Director Accounting Job Opening in Little Rock, Arkansas - ABOUT CGI, LLC
At CGi, our mission is to create growth and strategic results for associations, businesses, meetings and events. We are a small but growing company of 37 people with offices in Little Rock, Arkansas and Nashville, Tennessee. You can find out about part of what we do at /
CGi provides an array of services to our clients, ranging from meeting planning and membership development, to financial management, website , creation of new services and revenue streams, and general administrative support. We assist associations by providing their members with tools and opportunities to remain current in licensure and training, connect with peers, and continue professional development throughout their career. We assist some clients with simply administrative support and record keeping.
Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction allow us to facilitate the growth and success of each of our valued clients. We believe that our employees and their contributions are critical in this mission.
CGi is seeking individuals with strong service orientation, a desire to work collaboratively, and a predisposition towards high standards and striving for excellence. If you are self-driven, data-oriented, have great attention to detail, and are excited by challenges, we want to hear from you!
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Assistant Director of Accounting (with emphasis in A/P) is responsible for managing the company accounts payable process and function in a professional and knowledgeable manner. This position is responsible for evaluating the processes associated with the payment of invoices, ensuring the accuracy of the entire process as it relates to vendor payment; ensuring payments are completed and expenses are controlled by receiving, verifying, processing and reconciling invoices according to established policies and procedures; meeting accounts payable operational standards by contributing accounts payable information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; and identifying system improvements. In addition, this person will supervise one support staff member.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages Accounts Payable, Customer Vendor Relations, and all check disbursements, 1099s and 990s.
Manages A/P functions including maintenance of general ledger, expense reports, credit card reconciliation, conference financials, and reporting.
Ensures timely and accurate payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers and maintains accurate records and control reports. Review applicable accounting reports and accounts payable register to ensure accuracy. Resolve accounting discrepancies.
Meets accounts payable financial standards by providing annual accounts payable budget information; monitoring expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions.
Maintains financial security by following internal accounting controls.
Formulates, recommends and implements changes to department policy or procedure to ensure integrity of the accounts payable system; interprets policy and advises staff of appropriate changes to policies and procedures.
Prepares monthly and yearly accruals and adjustments for the accounting cycle.
Responsible for monthly and annual reporting; ensures accuracy of financial statements.
Reporting of invoicing totals/aging totals/cash receipts/invoice adjustments; supports financial planning by monitoring cash flow and forecasting cash.
Lead and develop support staff, constantly developing them to support the company?s growth. Creates and implements changes to work assignments, methods, or procedures to meet operational needs.
Works closely with Assistant Director of Accounts Receivable; provides assistance to other accounting staff as needed; responds to financial questions/concerns to meet business needs.
Special projects as directed by the management team.
EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field preferred
5+ years of overall accounting experience with strong background in accounts payable
Strong leadership and management skills
Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and accounting software
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize
COMMUNICATION AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and understand general accounting ledgers and financial reports;
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats.
SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
Expert: Microsoft Word and Excel, QuickBooks
Proficient: Microsoft Outlook
WHY YOU SHOULD COME WORK FOR US
We offer medical, dental, vision, matching 401k benefits, 12 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, time off to volunteer (after 2 years of service), and a great team of people!
We offer potential opportunities for advancement for those who are motivated, bring their A-game, and have a passion for excellence.
TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter, salary requirements, and a resume.
CGi IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. NO RECRUITMENT FIRMS PLEASE.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Quickbooks: 3 years
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