Job Description

JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTING MANAGER

EMPLOYER: gatc

DEPARTMENT: ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATION

REPORTS TO: CFO

CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCATED IN THE ATLANTA AREA; NO RELOCATION OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE!

SUMMARY: Manages accounting and administration team, ensures timeliness of international client financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, enforces policy and procedures affecting financial reporting, collaborates with department managers and executive team, and builds relationships across gatc and client organizations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Trains, motivates, and directs team performing all accounting functions.

· Oversees accounts payable functions including use of third-party automation and integration systems, compliance with client policies such as expense reporting, capitalization, COGS vs. Operating costs, and intercompany transactions between parent and subsidiary including purchase order procedures.

· Monitors accounts receivables to ensure credit risk is mitigated.

· Ensures compliance with multi-state sales and use tax regulations including setup, tracking, and reporting including third-party integration.

· Partners with other departments to ensure accuracy in receiving of inventory, inventory adjustments and intercompany accounts.

· Oversees commission reporting and calculations for applicable clients.

· Reviews and prepares month end close activities such as journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, trend analysis, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reporting for each international client.

· Experience handling financials for multiple entities.

· Ensures all financial reports are prepared in accordance with US GAAP and delivered to international parent company clients on time.

· Reviews, maintains, and implements accounting policies and procedures, and third-party systems.

· Ensures proper use of Sage100 ERP, QuickBooks, Sage50 (Peachtree) and third-party softwares, including but not limited to merchant services, AP automation, expense reporting, and banking solutions.

· Coordinates annual independent audits and preparation of annual tax documents.

· Point of contact for new bank account setup, new employee credit cards, domestic ACH, international wires, user account access, and various other activities with multiple domestic and international banking institutions.

· Spearhead new client accounting and administrative onboarding within standard process and procedures; recognizing business implications of decisions made during the process.

· Assists with special projects and perform other duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Directly supervises 4 or more employees.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable state laws.

· Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent.

· Six or more years technical accounting experience.

· Two or more years motivating and holding others accountable.

· Working knowledge of US GAAP, financial statement preparation and interpretation, and trend analysis.

· Experience with multi-state sales and use tax reporting and regulations.

-German speaking preferred

· Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and advanced Excel.

· Working knowledge of ERP systems (Sage100), small business accounting systems (QuickBooks, Sage50/Peachtree), online banking and treasury portals, third-party integrations (AvaTax, Beanworks, Expensify, Paya), and online merchant services (Amazon Pay, PayPal).

· Effectively communicate with all levels within gatc and client organizations.

· Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; ability to manage priorities and delegate; manage workload of subordinates.

· Flexible, coachable, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm; exude transparency, trust, and teamwork.

· Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate subordinates.

· Competence in duties and tasks of supervised employees.

· Commitment to excellence and high standards.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

COMPETENCIES:

• PROBLEM SOLVING--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• INTERPERSONAL SKILLS--Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• TEAMWORK--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• MANAGING PEOPLE--Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results and regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies client feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• JUDGMENT--Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• QUALITY--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to walk, talk or hear
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to sit
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually use a computer, keyboard
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to lift/push/carry items of at least 10 lb to 50 lbs

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Applicants must complete the entire application and answer ALL questions and any applicable assessments for consideration

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