Accounting Manager

Job Description: 

Hope Administrative Services, DBA as Central Transportation System, Scobey Moving and Storage, Spectrum Relocation Group, and International Moving and Warehouse. Whether directly through our own offices and service centers, or in concert with a worldwide network of service partners, we are positioned to assist our customers with any relocation, anywhere in the world. We are experience you can trust!

The Accounting Manager works directly under the CFO and supervises a team of accounting reps. Responsible for developing and overseeing the accounting functions, manage special projects and ensure that proper accounting controls and processes are followed and completed by deadlines. 

Responsibilities: 

• Under the direction of the CFO, work on day-to-day accounting responsibilities and works cross functionally with all branches/departments to ensure that all financial goals are met. 
• Assists CFO in ensuring adequate procedures are in place with proper approvals, documentation and internal controls.
• Maintains a working knowledge of GAAP to ensure accuracy of Financial Statements and accounting processes, including accounting, tax, regulatory, and other related matters.
• Manage accounts receivables and analyze aging, write-offs and allowances.
• Oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable, claims payables and general ledger transactions adhering to established department and company deadlines.
• Creates and implements reconciliation schedules with advanced Excel functions; allocates general ledger expenses adhering to internal reporting guidelines.
• Maintains chart of accounts; actively collaborates with various managers confirming department structure and coding.
• Manages team to ensure all invoices are approved for payment, including account coding and consistent posting of transactions.
• Assists with management of Company database and expense reporting; consistent effort towards automated processes among various accounting tasks with data integration.
• Create, update and maintain sub-ledgers including fixed assets, AR, and AP.
• Oversee banking activities; bank reconciling items, banking fees, ACH payments, vendor payment oversight and positive pay exceptions.
• Manage the daily posting of transactions involving our Comdata payment program used for our contract drivers as initiated by our Central Dispatch division.

• Prepare, support, obtain approval and record general ledger journal entries.
• Prepare, analyze and reconcile intercompany transactions and accounts monthly.
• Prepare, analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts monthly.
• Review bank account reconciliations monthly.
• Review company driver commission statements for each pay period.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all accounting reports and financials.
• Enhance and drive the monthly financial close process including preparation and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries for multiple entities.
• Conducts performance management reviews with accounting staff to include goal setting and performance evaluation.
• Ensures completion of annual filings with Department of Labor and US Census bureau and all tax filings.
• Maintain and contribute to a safe work environment by adhering to policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Safety Program. 
• Perform any other task or assignment as deemed necessary by the organization.

Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent 
• 4 to 6 years accounting experience.
• Transportation, household goods experience preferred. 
• Proficiency in GAAP and cost accounting required
• Experience leading a team, preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer Service oriented.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work well in time-sensitive situations where customer satisfaction is the goal.
• Proven ability to apply attention to detail, role-related accuracy and task follow-through.
• Experience in data analysis. 
• Proficient using MS Excel, Word, Power Point, and other Microsoft Office products.
• Positive, proactive, and professional demeanor.
• The ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner. 
• Preferred experience with Great Plains accounting software.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business principals, financial statements, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).