Accounting Manager at New River Electrical Corporation

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing accounts payable, payroll, and cash receipt processes, leading process improvement initiatives, and providing expert guidance on accounting matters. The Accounting Manager provides excellent customer service to our employees, while working independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. This position reports to the Controller.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage and lead accounts payable and payroll teams, and cash receipt processes.
• Provide advanced support and resolution for complex inquiries and issues.
• Oversee processing of outgoing payments in compliance with company accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely preparation and filing of all federal, state, and local payroll tax withholding payments and returns.
• Manage bi-weekly payroll processing for non-bargain employees and serve as the back-up.
• Coordinate with HR to ensure accurate on/off-boarding of bargain and non-bargain employees.
• Assist with payroll union audits and prepare comprehensive reports for management.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance departments on projects and initiatives.
• Oversee and assist with year-end accounting processes, including 1099 and W-2 filings.
• Assist with reconciliation discrepancies.
• Collaborates with management to develop, prepare, and implement accounting policy and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to multi-state sales, use, and payroll taxation.
• Identify and drive process improvements.
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems.
• Hire and train new accounting staff as needed.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of related work experience in accounting.
• Computer proficiency and expertise in Microsoft products (Excel and Word) and Vista, preferred but not required.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication (both written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor team members.

Travel

Travel is not anticipated with this role.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is required to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.