MEMPHIS CONTRACT PACKAGING, TN Hiring for Accounting Manager Job at Somerville, TN Full Time

Memphis Contract Packaging seeks an accounting manager for all financial aspects of plant. Accounting Manager is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. 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 staff accountants AP/ AR, as well as the cost accountant 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, yearend audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities. The Accounting Manager will report to the controller.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 5 years accounting experience in manufacturing environment preferred
• Must have excellent analytical skills and sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Must have strong Excel skills and the ability to use Outlook and Word.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
• Daily banking requirements.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions.
• Ensure the monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Supports budget and forecasting activities.
• Collaborates with the other department managers to support overall department goals and objectives.
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.
• Work with the Staff to ensure a clean and timely year end audit.
• Supervise the group to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
• Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
• Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.
• Support special projects and workflow process improvements.
• Responsible for A/R, A/P, and Inventory

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Compensation commensurate with experience
• Benefits package available

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 – $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No