Purpose:
Responsible for providing management and the Sr. V.P. of Finance with relevant financial data necessary for budgetary and financial decisions. Oversees the operation and management of the Accounting Department activities and staff. Reports directly to the Director of Finance.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for directing the financial affairs of the company within the scope of responsibility outlined by the Director of Finance.
Responsible for directing and coordination activities of the Accounting Department using standard accounting principles; acts under the authority and responsibility delegated by the Director of Finance.
Responsible for establishing and maintaining financial objectives and policies.
Responsible for the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts/projections.
Responsible for accurate and timely cash flow projections.
Responsible for accurate and timely preparation and submission of all required reports management, Board, state and federal government, and GIA reports.
Prepares and makes recommendations based on financial analyses of operations.
Advises management on desirable operational adjustments due to changes in current tax laws.
Responsible for forecasting economic changes within the company for cost accounting purposes (as well as regional and national) and for investment and money management practices.
Responsible for the maintenance of capital and fixed depreciation schedules.
Makes recommendation for investment of capital as is appropriate.
Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Excellent knowledge of budgetary preparation and management.
Working knowledge of all standard accounting operating procedures and principles.
Knowledge of banking procedures as they relate to money management and money movement.
Knowledge of cash management, expenditures, and disbursement process.
Knowledge of federal tax guidelines and tax laws.
Good knowledge of economic trends and the current status of the economy.
Knowledge of fiscal administration including pension plan and benefits administration.
Knowledge of fixed asset depreciation schedules.
Knowledge of positive supervisory practices.
Demonstrated skill in the preparation of quarterly reports.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Excellent organizational skills.
Good time-management skills.
Excellent ability to perform all accounting functions.
Demonstrated ability to accurately attend to detail.
High degree of familiarity with and ability to use office machines.
Education/Training:
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
Ability to read, write and understand the English language.
Work Experience:
Five years experience in Accounting
Duties not listed within the position description may be required of the employee at the discretion of the department management. Job functions may vary due to irregular working conditions or multiple shift positions.
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