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Accounting Manager

  • Des Moines, IA, United States

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English

Original job description

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.
  • Develop and deliver financial reports, analyses, and recommendations that support operational and strategic decision-making.
  • Analyze financial and operational data, identify trends and variances, and communicate findings and recommendations to management.
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts and subsidiary systems to ensure data integrity and financial accuracy.
  • Ensure accurate and timely preparation, filing, and payment of all required tax returns, tax deposits, and related regulatory filings.
  • Prepare monthly workpapers, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation for financial reporting and audit requirements.
  • Partner with departmental leaders to communicate financial results, performance trends, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities as assigned.
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance financial controls, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
  • Lead or support special projects, business analyses, and other finance-related initiatives as requested.
  • Maintain a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and professional integrity.
  • Ensure work is completed timely and documented in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrate ownership of assigned responsibilities and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Support a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

· Ability to work independently as well as being able to work well in a team environment

· Detail oriented

· Ability to hit deadlines and multi-task

· Communication sill at a variety of levels

· Finance/Manufacturing industry knowledge (a plus but not required)

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

  1. High School diploma or GED
  2. 2-4 year accounting degree (a plus but not required)
  3. Accounting experience
More about this job

Skills

  • Financial statements
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Decision making
  • General ledger
  • Account reconciliation
  • Documentation
  • Financial reporting
  • Budget management
  • Forecasting
  • Financial planning
  • Process improvement
  • Reporting
  • Business analysis
  • Confidentiality
  • Microsoft Office
  • Work independently
  • Communication skills

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