Flinn Scientific, Inc Hiring for Manager of Finance and Accounting Job at Batavia, IL Full Time

WHY FLINN SCIENTIFIC?

Flinn Scientific is the industry leader in enabling science teachers to educate young minds through the combination of digital and hands-on learning solutions. Are you looking to make a significant difference at a company? The Manager of Finance and Accounting will plan, execute, and direct certain accounting activities of the department as directed by the Director of Accounting. The position will also support the CFO with certain banking and finance related activities.

WHAT YOU’RE GOOD AT AND WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU

• You are proficient in accounting and tax preparation software
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational and time management skills are superb
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Possess strong management and supervisory skills

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ELIGIBLE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required
• 6 years or more of related experience required
• Experience working with light manufacturing and/or distribution business is preferred
• CPA firm experience preferred
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred
• This position is on-site in Batavia

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

• Leading and supporting role in various month end close and financial reporting activities
• Enforces internal controls and guidelines for accounting and treasury related transactions
• Participates in the preparation of business reports and budgeting activities from time to time
• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards
• Responsible for sales tax administration throughout the fiscal year and supports providing the company’s external tax preparers various data needed to complete periodic and annual corporate tax returns
• Performs various account reconciliations and related analysis including bank reconciliation functions
• Coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
• Monitors and assists with quarterly fixed asset setup and related depreciation schedules through Fixed Asset software
• Supports various business reporting to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements
• Performs several online banking transactions such as reviewing and approving wire transfers
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

SUPERVISING RESPONSIBLITIES

The Manager of Finance and Accounting will assist the accounting team of 4-5 employees who are responsible for financial reporting, billing, accounts payables, and general ledger accounting as well as supervise 3 employees. Will support the Director of Accounting in recruiting, hiring and training accounting and financial reporting personnel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Batavia, IL 60510: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location