Settlement Accounting Manager

The Active Network - Alpharetta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Alpharetta, GA

About the position

The Accounting Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing all aspects of the monthly financial close process, ensuring that it is efficient and accurate. This position is responsible for developing and implementing procedures that ensure compliance with accounting standards, providing reliable, timely, and accurate financial data. The Accounting Manager will supervise a team of accountants, guiding their growth and development while ensuring that all financial operations align with the company's policies and regulatory requirements. In this role, the Accounting Manager will manage the activities of the accounting staff, which includes hiring, training, appraising, rewarding, motivating, and disciplining team members. The manager will supervise the preparation of financial statements, oversee month-end and year-end closing procedures, and ensure that reconciliations are performed accurately. It is essential that all financial information is recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and relevant federal and state regulations. The Accounting Manager will also be responsible for reviewing and recommending improvements to account reconciliations, journal entries, and overall accounting practices. This includes preparing ad-hoc account reconciliations as needed and coordinating the month-end close process, which involves preparing and reviewing journal entries and gathering necessary information. Additionally, the manager will plan and assist with both internal and external audits, documenting accounting processes to ensure compliance with company guidelines and recommending improvements where necessary. Acting as a liaison with other departments and external parties, the Accounting Manager will address accounting information related to subsidiaries and other assigned areas. Participation in various accounting projects, such as those related to acquisitions or facility closings, will also be part of the role, ensuring that the accounting function supports the broader business objectives effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage activities of staff including hiring, training, appraising, rewarding, motivating, and disciplining team members.
• Supervise the accounting operations, preparation of financial statements, month and year-end closing procedures, and reconciliations.
• Ensure all financial information is recorded in accordance with GAAP and Federal and State regulations, consistent with established company policies.
• Review, recommend, and train staff on account reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting practices.
• Prepare account reconciliations for any accounts on an ad-hoc basis as needed.
• Coordinate the month-end close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and assisting in gathering information.
• Plan and assist with internal and external audits.
• Document accounting processes and procedures to ensure compliance with company guidelines and recommend improvements.
• Recommend improvements to process flows, processes, and procedures.
• Act as a liaison with other departments and external parties concerning accounting information of subsidiaries and other assigned areas.
• Participate in accounting projects as necessary, such as accounting for acquisitions, facility closings, and conversion issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of five years of experience in accounting.
• Expert knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Strong critical thinking skills, using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions to problems.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience necessary for training, motivating, and directing staff, and successfully leading team-based projects.
• Fully proficient in Google Suite and MS Excel.
• Ability to make accurate, independent decisions based on data provided.
• Ability to understand the financial impact of decisions made and balance them with customer satisfaction.
• Must be proactive, detailed, results-oriented, and able to set priorities.

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum of one year of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Oracle ERP and G Suite.
• Credit Card Processing or Bankcard Industry experience.