Responsibilities:

• Oversees Accounting operations, which include financial accounting, accounts payable, and payroll.
• Recruits and hires Accounting staff and conducts performance evaluations.
• Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff.
• Oversees the system of internal controls over Accounting functions to minimize risk.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees the preparation of periodic financial statements and the corporate annual report.
• Ensures that financial reports comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
• Assists external auditors and provides required statements and information for the annual audit.
• Reviews budget reports and assists other departments to prepare annual budgets.
• Coordinates the preparation of the corporate tax return.
• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Complies with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Identifies and recommends updates to accounting processes and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Mastery of accounting and tax preparation software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Five years or more of related experience required.
• Certified Public Accountant designation highly preferred.