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Overview and Essential Functions Summary: This position will assist the PAO with managing the company’s Accounting Department and its reporting requirements covering all locations. Qualifications Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. JOB FUNCTIONS: Manage Accounts Receivable and Account Payable functions/employees Ability to reconcile all balance sheet accounts timely and accurately Timely completion of bank account account reconciliations File sales/use tax, personal property tax returns, and other tax filings Provide financial analysis and ad hoc reporting as needed Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual management reports Maintain accounting staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees along with coaching, counseling and discipline Manage/maintain city and state contractor’s licenses Oversee the financial process flow from data entry to export/import process into Solomon Conduct employee performance reviews according to company schedules Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly cash forecast requirements SOX controls, execute, implement and enforce Support annual audit process including workpaper prep and footnotes to financial statements Identify, design and implement process improvements to decrease cycle times, promote efficiency and accuracy, and enhance usability of financial and operational information Keep upper management informed by reviewing, analyzing and summarizing information as well as identifying trends REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance Minimum of 5 years professional accounting experience Minimum of 3 years in an accounting leadership role Hold a valid Driver’s License A strong and demonstrated knowledge base with database software (SAP preferred) Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Google Mail Must be proactive and able to implement a hands-on approach Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with financial and non-financial professionals, and hourly staff. Ability to work individually and as part of a team Absolutely committed to meeting deadlines consistently Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment Able to solve problems with cost-effective and implementable solutions Must have great attention to detail and accuracy Manage multiple individuals with multiple tasks and multiple deadlines Effective time management and priority-setting skills Ability to treat data and information with extreme confidentiality Demonstrate professional integrity and foster trust. Participates in and promotes a positive, supportive, cooperative team environment. Attends and participates in staff meetings, training classes and supervision. Adheres to Policies and Procedures. Adheres to ethical standards of the field. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, contractors and customers. We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background screen and drug test as a condition of employment Benefits and Company Summary Paid Time Off 401(k) with Company contributions Insurance Coverage 7 Paid Holidays EEO Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories. Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.
