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Manager, Accounting and Finance
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Department: Administration
Date 1/18/2010
Note: Statements included in this description are intended to reflect in general the duties and responsibilities of this classification and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive.
Reports to: CEO
Subordinate Staff: Other accounting staff to be determined
Other internal contacts: All company personnel
External contacts: A/P vendors; A/R clients; external accountants; payroll service; clients; employees; bank(s), landlords; equipment vendors; lease vendors
Summary Statement:
- Perform and oversee all activities and processes relating to the financial function of the company.
- Prepares necessary financial statements and reports. Insures accurate records of financial transactions for the company.
- Effectively utilizes Deltek Vision software.
- Establishes projects and analyzes reviews financial performance
- Performs analysis on company-wide sales and operations. Initiates, analyzes, and implements changes to improve profitability, service and competitive advantages.
Responsibilities:
- Completes all of the required accounting reports and functions.
- Constructs both internal and external financial statements. Establish and maintain appropriate processes to insure reporting and measurement is timely and accurately reported.
- Establish and maintain appropriate controls of financial and operating systems.
- Leads the utilization of enterprise software (Deltek) to insure appropriate handling of accounting and/or related functions (e.g., A/R, A/P, payroll, billing)
- Records and monitors all accounts receivable transactions. Inputs and processes all payable invoices. Prepares all checks.
- Coordinate the centralization of billing/invoicing.
- Verifies, allocates, and posts details of business transactions to journals.
- Reconciles all bank accounts.
- Assists in verification of input expense reports and time sheets.
- Sets up projects and project budgets, analyzes project performance, and prepares project-related reports.
- Controls payroll information and system integration including holidays, sick and vacation hours.
- Monitors cash flow/cash position. Organizes payment of payables in order to take advantage of discounts and avoid late fees.
- Guide and if necessary performs, collection activity.
- Guides financial planning and reporting activities – Capital and Expense budgets, forecasts and monthly closing and profitability analyses.
- Any other activity as directed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Experience in financial statement construction and development.
- Knowledge of laws/procedures relating to accounting and collection procedures.
- Experience in financial and strategic analysis.
- Knowledge and comfort of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) software.
- Ability to effectively use Deltek Vision Database software for all corporate financial-related and project-related functions.
- Familiarity with the banking environment and interaction.
- Excellent writing and oral communication.
- Ability to work cooperatively with team members, clients, and subcontractors.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Accounting or Finance with at least five years experience in an accounting environment. CPA and accounting experience within a consulting environment preferred.
Other Characteristics:
Must be professional in appearance and conduct. This individual will be a member of management team and driven to grow the company and its profitability. Capability and willingness to be able to perform all financial functions with detailed handling and accuracy. While not anticipated to be significant, candidate must be willing to travel if necessary.
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