Accede Solutions Inc (accedesol.com) Looking for Accounting Manager at United States Full Time

Under the general guidance of the Controller, the Account Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department to include Accounts Payable, Cash Management, General Ledger, and the preparation of monthly financial reports.The Accounting Manager provides thought-leadership to the organization while leveraging industry knowledge and best practices to promote the mission and vision of member client . Supports culture development and management efforts.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversees and assists with monthly close process, reconciling bank accounts, journal entries, and reconciling General Ledger accounts.
• Manages the daily activities of the Accounts Payable function of the organization – including invoice processing and payment disbursements
• Assists with annual financial audit and 990 preparations.
• Processes financial statements on a timely basis in compliance with GAAP.
• Develops, implements and maintains systems, procedures and policies for the Accounting Department to ensure adherence to organization guidelines.
• Oversees organization expense policy compliance as it relates to Concur disbursements.
• Selects and hires employees for the Accounting department. Trains and evaluates employees to enhance their performance and development to ensure efficiencies as well as career pathing. Addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions or discipline.
• Concur System Administrator, which includes maintaining the employee users, training as well as maintenance; department setup, general ledger coding and routing rules for all companies and levels.
• Assists in implementation and training for new systems and processes.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of contractual obligations and other pertinent matters as set forth in the business transactions of the organization, as well as the IRS guidelines.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable Specialist
• Staff Accountant

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institute of higher learning in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum six (6) years of accounting or finance experience required
• Minimum one (1) year of supervisor experience required
• Work experience in a nonprofit organization is a plus

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (K/S/A)

• Demonstrated computer skills, including intermediate to advanced Excel experience required. Able and willing to acquire knowledge of Financial Edge, Concur and other organizational database/financial systems.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or members of the business and financial communities. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and Board of Directors.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize. Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Excellent communication skills. Strong networker, convener, relationship builder and communicator with experience collaborating with diverse work teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information possessing skills to handle situations in a professional and diplomatic manner.
• A high degree of collaboration and emotional intelligence, self-motivation, and analytical ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange; Windows operating systems; and other software routinely used by member client.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work independently and remain self-motivated with minimal direct supervision.
• Strategic thought partnership and consultancy skills.

Work Arrangement:

This role is eligible for a “hybrid” or “remote” work arrangement. If hybrid, it is expected this person would be able to meet for “in person” meetings when needed or at the request of others. In-person meeting may be required on a regular basis (weekly, monthly, etc). There may also be the availability to work from home when appropriate.Candidates local to Chicago only apply.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Each program site operates on a 24/7 basis, 365 days per year. To meet both the needs of our participants and contractual obligations, employees are required to be flexible in regards to scheduling and work location.
• Program sites are located throughout the Chicago area, including the North and South sides of Chicago, as well as the suburbs. Employees may be required to report to any one of our locations on a temporary or permanent basis.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk.
• The employee must be able to stoop, kneel and/or crawl.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to key, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The employee must have unrestricted ability to provide physical restraint.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Member client makes all hiring and employment decisions, and operates all programs, services, and functions without regard to race, receipt of an order of protection, creed, color, age, gender, gender identity, marital or parental status, religion, ancestry, national origin, amnesty, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, immigrant status, political affiliation or belief, use of FMLA, VESSA, military, and family military rights, ex-offender status (depending on the offense and position to be filled), unfavorable military discharge, membership in an organization whose primary purpose is the protection of civil rights or improvement of living conditions and human relations, height, weight, or HIV infection, in accord with the Organization’s AIDS Policy Statement of September, 1987.

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