Accounting Manager

Connecticut, Connecticut Permanent USD80,000 - USD100,000 per year
  • Direct exposure to/opportunity to partner with CFO & CEO
  • Company culture that prioritizes both its work and team members' well-being

About Our Client

This client is in the Consumer Goods space.

Job Description

The Accounting Manager's main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Posting cash transactions.
  • Entering factory bills triggered by shipments en route.
  • Managing bills and credit memos.
  • Processing vendor payments.
  • Arranging timely wire transfers to factories.
  • Conducting monthly bookkeeping entries.
  • Handling commissions, including monthly accruals, quarterly calculations, reviewing calculations with the CEO, and executing journal entries and payments.
  • Collaborating with accountants to generate 1099 forms.
  • Overseeing customer invoice collections.
  • Administering payroll through a third-party service.
  • Managing and tracking employee vacation and holiday schedules, as well as time-off requests.
  • Generating weekly sales and open orders reports.
  • Handling property taxes and other tax-related matters as required.
  • Compiling and presenting monthly financial reports, including basic accruals.
  • Managing insurance plans and employee health benefits.
  • Conducting research and follow-up on credits, underpayments, and invoice reconciliations.
  • Updating fixed assets schedules and booking monthly depreciation.
  • Tracking deposit invoices and managing deferred revenue accounting for customers who pay 30% upfront months before shipment arrival.



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The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience in managing accounting processes and financial reporting in the Consumer Goods or Retail spaces
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving

What's on Offer

Salary - Bonus Eligible - PTO - Benefits

Contact
Elyssa Gotkin
Quote job ref
JN-062023-6076059

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Accountant/Bookkeeper
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Connecticut
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Elyssa Gotkin
Job Reference
JN-062023-6076059