Accounting Manager / Asst. Controller (Midtown) in Atlanta, GA at Vaco

Job Description

Updated 2-3-19

A longstanding Vaco Atlanta client (health services provider) has hired us to recruit an Accounting Manager / Asst Controller to join their team. The Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller ($85K-$100K) is responsible for performing a variety of accounting duties including:

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and completion of the monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Assist with monthly financial reporting package including maintaining the Company's General Ledger system and related accounts
• Support the corporate cash management process, including monthly account reconciliations
• Manage the Accounts Payable process ensuring all respective payments are completed in a timely efficient manner
• Interface with various company employees to ensure information is properly reflected in the Company's general ledger and financial statements
• Assist with maintaining compliance with the approved Policies and Procedures and the approved Financial Reporting Guidelines for the company
• Assist with monthly and year end closings
• Assist with reports, budget, forecasting and data research
• Work closely with outside audit firms for financial statement reporting, SOX testing and tax preparation
• Special projects from time to time to ensure best in class financial reporting and monitoring procedures
• Assist with administrative tasks and other duties or projects as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• CPA certification a plus
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Corporate or general accounting and/or public accounting company experience
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the ability to apply GAAP to new and existing transactions experience with SOX testing
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi task and prioritize deadlines in a fast paced and ever-changing environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the capability to work with highly confidential material
• Ability to interact with all levels of management to communicate opportunities and risks, and able to identify and provide recommendations to improve financial performance
• Must be self-motivated, proactive, highly detailed and a high energy individual
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (intermediate plus level required including vLookups and pivot tables), PowerPoint and Word
• Intermediate to Advanced level Excel skills required