New York, New york
Accounting Manager Job Opening in New York, New york - Job Overview
Quantum is a professional services firm that provides accounting and finance as a service, business advisory and business intelligence services to early-stage and middle-market companies. Quantum is searching for an Accounting Manager responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting for firm clients. 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 the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll Specialist staff 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 client tax and audit projects, and the support of budget and forecast activities. The Accounting Manager will have contact with clients and client contacts, including the client?s tax accountant and other professional service providers.
Responsibilities
Overall day-to-day management of financial reporting accuracy and on-time processing of client information
Bank and other balance sheet account reconciliations
Payroll reconciliations
Review and approval of account classifications
Review of G/L for any missing transactions and overall accuracy
Management of weekly ?Open Items? and ?To-Be-Coded? lists, supervised/reviewed by the Controller
Preparation of initial/draft Management Reporting Package each month, for completion by Controller
New staff assigned ?buddy? and orientation manager
Supervision and management of A/R, A/P and Payroll staff
Learning and demonstration of evolving accounting and technology skills
Success Factors
Ability to manage and motivate a team
Superior ability to prioritize and focus in a high-paced, multi-tasking environment
Ability to quickly learn and use new technology software applications
Positive telephone, email and other communication skills as contact with clients and others will be extensive and ongoing
Commitment to protecting client privacy, even within the firm, as appropriate
Ability to apply self to learning and applying technical skills
Co-operative team player
Interest in personal and professional development and advancement
Project management skills
Time management skills
Unrelenting commitment to client satisfaction
Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor?s Degree in Accounting with a minimum GPA of 3.3
Active CPA license. MBA preferred
5-7 years of experience in private/public accounting working with clients in the $1-$10 million in revenues per year range. Some experience working with clients with revenues up to $50 million preferred.
2-3 years managing staff in a pay-for-performance environment preferred
Strong technology skills using Microsoft Office 2007 or later (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook at a minimum, more applications preferred)
Home office environment, including separate work area, PC (minimum system requirements must be met) with Windows 7. Additional technology requirements will be communicated to candidates selected for this position and must be met on an ongoing basis.
Experience working in a paperless environment strongly preferred
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
Team player with a positive ?can-do? approach
A general and growing knowledge of firm products and services in the practice area, and a general knowledge of products and services in other practice area
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Accounting: 5 years
Required language:
English
Required license or certification:
CPA
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