ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Job DetailsJob Location: Rio Rancho, NM 87124Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayThis position is onsite on Rio Rancho, NM. Hybrid or remote work in not available for this position. SUMMARY This position will work closely with a team of accountants to manage financial functions including Accounts Receivable/Payable, bank reconciliations and audit preparation. Our ideal candidate uses strong analytical skills to create detailed financial reports. To succeed in this role, you should also have a problem-solving attitude. The candidate will be overseeing daily transactions, participating in audits, and preparing financial reports. The position must be able to effectively manage a team.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the management of daily transactions, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations. Participate as a lead in regular audits. Manage all accounting deadlines including the month-end and year-end closing. Monitor the daily performance of the accounting department. Organize financial data into useable information and maintain updated records. Track the progress of financial and accounting objectives. Oversee the daily cash transactions and cash reporting/requirements. Management of balance sheet reconciliations Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures, aligned with company’s targets. Ensure compliance with accounting standards. Performs other duties as required or assigned.     EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and/or QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and finance. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in all aspects of accounting. At least two years as a manger of an accounting department. Must have valid driver’s license.   COMMUNICATION SKILLS Must have the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, managers, and staff members. Ability to write reports, create spreadsheets and business correspondence. Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and customers. Communicate with management personnel when government regulations and/or internal policies are not being followed.   REASONING ABILITY Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must have strong strategic and analytical skills and sound business judgment.   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. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally be required to lift more than 25 pounds. The employee must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.   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 employee will work in an office environment. Some travel to project locations may be required as well as some evening, weekend, and holiday hours. This position is onsite on Rio Rancho, NM. Hybrid or remote work in not available for this position. Qualifications