Accounting Manager
2 days ago
Knoxville
Job Description Knoxville company is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager! Salary:$75,000-$85,000 Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm APPLY NOW! The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations and ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely month-end close processes. This role manages core accounting functions including accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, cash management, inventory accounting, payroll, and reporting. The Accounting Manager supports leadership through financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and operational reporting while maintaining compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Key Responsibilities: Accounts Receivable and Cash Management • Record and apply customer payments accurately and in a timely manner, • Monitor eBay and Amazon accounts for payments and enter sales orders as needed, • Prepare and submit remote bank deposits daily, • Reconcile petty cash on a monthly basis, • Balance bank accounts and American Express activity daily, • Enter sales orders in QuickBooks and email order confirmations to customers, • Create daily sales order worksheets for warehouse shipping priorities, • Track open sales orders and provide weekly status updates to customers, • Add tracking information to customer online orders (Amazon and eBay), • Create and maintain customer-specific pricing, • Enter new customers into QuickBooks and attach supporting documentation, • Monitor customer payment history and recommend appropriate credit limits and terms, • Perform overseas inventory spot checks as required, • Record and update landed costs for incoming inventoried products, • Maintain inventory accuracy and support inventory management controls, • Ensure all vendor invoices are entered with appropriate supporting documentation, • Process vendor payments within terms and ensure discounts are taken when available, • Perform monthly close activities including bank reconciliations and financial statement preparation, • Ensure bank and American Express accounts are reconciled by the 3rd business day of the following month, • Prepare and distribute financial management reports monthly, quarterly, and annually (financial statements, budgets, forecasts), • Prepare monthly statistical reporting and operational dashboards, • Analyze financial results and communicate findings to management for decision-making, • Work with CPA to ensure timely reporting and adherence to GAAP, • Comply with federal, state, and local requirements related to financial reporting, • Assist with annual financial audits and 401(k) audits, including gathering required documentation Payroll, HR, and Administrative Support, • Support payroll processing, expense reporting, and cash reporting as needed, • Assist with employee benefits administration (new hires, terminations, open enrollment), • Support employee relations matters and assist with issue resolution as needed, • Manage workers’ compensation, FMLA, and leave tracking and documentation, • Manage QuickBooks daily backups and ensure data integrity, • Maintain a daily accounting checklist to ensure consistent completion of required tasks, • Vendor invoices are entered accurately with all required supporting documentation, • Vendors are paid within terms and all eligible discounts are applied, • Open purchase orders are updated weekly with accurate arrival/shipping information, • Bank and American Express accounts are balanced daily, • Bank and American Express reconciliations are completed by the 3rd business day of the following month, • Strong working knowledge of general accounting principles and GAAP, • Experience with QuickBooks and accounting workflows, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments, • Accuracy and attention to detail, • Integrity and confidentiality, • Leadership and accountability, • Process improvement mindset, • Customer and vendor relationship management, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team Company DescriptionPrideStaff wants you to Succeed! We have dedicated consultants that provide employment market insights and resources! We offer the support you need along the way. Over the years, we have helped tens of thousands of people find outstanding career growth opportunities. At PrideStaff, we truly value people, and we are dedicated to getting to know you and advocating on your behalf with our network of employers from across the country. Our Recruiters will help guide you with career tools and resources.PrideStaff wants you to Succeed! We have dedicated consultants that provide employment market insights and resources! We offer the support you need along the way. Over the years, we have helped tens of thousands of people find outstanding career growth opportunities. At PrideStaff, we truly value people, and we are dedicated to getting to know you and advocating on your behalf with our network of employers from across the country. Our Recruiters will help guide you with career tools and resources.