Contract Accounting Manager - Allied Universal

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions!

Allied Universal® is hiring a Contract Accounting Manager. The Contract Accounting Manager, operating out of the HQ East headquarters in Conshohocken, PA office, will oversee a department responsible for the set-up and maintenance of all Allied Universal client accounts in US and Canada. The Contract Accounting department is accountable for collecting and organizing all client approval documentation in a centralized database, maintaining acceptable service levels within the group. The Contract Accounting Manager is responsible for resolving all problems elevated by direct reports, field operations, or other corporate departments. The Contract Accounting Manager will be expected to work in-office a minimum of two (2) days each week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage a team of Contract Accounting Specialists, including hiring, career development, and performance improvement
• Oversee scheduling, payroll accuracy, monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and perform quality control checks
• Develop and implement procedures, guidance materials, and compliance policies to enhance performance quality and accuracy, maintain exceptional service levels, and ensure audit readiness
• Continually audit and evaluate key functions of the department focusing on the creation and maintenance of accounts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operational managers and leaders to provide customer service and resolution, as well as Billing Supervisors and IT Business Analysts on electronic billing requests
• Participate in mergers and acquisitions related work; project lead Contract Accounting aspects of special projects
• Customer service to the field, clients, and training as needed

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) years of contract accounting experience and a solid understanding of basic accounting concepts
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory/management experience in a professional administrative environment
• Proven experience developing others and effectively collaborating with internal and external customers
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadlines
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Leadership skills managing cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with different ideas and backgrounds to match the company; Drive team to think creatively and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Ability to prioritize workload based on urgency; able to delegate time sensitive tasks and communicate to a range of audiences including to executive management
• Excellent listening skills; actively listen to team members, providing mentorship, and promoting a culture of empathy and collaboration
• Willingness to take direction and critical feedback, and adapt to improve skills and effectiveness
• Highly proficient and fully functional in all Microsoft Office applications and able to effectively utilize all available office management technology
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team; demonstrating strong relationship-building skills
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• College degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
• Intermediate or advanced knowledge of WinTeam

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

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