Accounting Manager

$52,000 - $62,400/Yr

PrideStaff - Plantation, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Plantation, FL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

PrideStaff Financial, on behalf of a client in Fort Lauderdale, is seeking an experienced and professional Accounting Manager to join their dynamic team in Plantation, Florida. This role is pivotal in managing the accounting staff to ensure that all work is completed accurately and within established deadlines. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing accounting principles, procedures, and work ethics that will be adhered to by all accounting personnel. This position requires a strong focus on ensuring the timely and accurate reporting of all financial information, which includes monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes. In addition to overseeing the accounting team, the Accounting Manager will monitor and analyze departmental work to identify opportunities for more efficient procedures and resource utilization while maintaining a high level of accuracy. The role also involves responding to inquiries from company managers regarding financial results and special reporting requests. A key aspect of this position is working closely with each direct report to establish annual goals and objectives, as well as monitoring and advising on their progress to enhance their professional development. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in a supportive and professional environment, where they can make a significant impact on the financial operations of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting staff to ensure all work is completed accurately and within set deadlines.
• Develop accounting principles, procedures, and work ethics to be followed by all accounting staff.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all financial information, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and resource utilization while maintaining accuracy.
• Respond to inquiries from company managers regarding financial results and special reporting requests.
• Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for the year and monitor their progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 3 years prior supervisory experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area.
• Strong knowledge of specialized functions of accounting and financial management.
• Ability to set priorities and assign work to other professionals.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Must be able to submit to a background check and a drug screen.