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Aston Carter · 5 hours ago

Accounting Manager

Hartford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$29.67/hr - $35.22/hr

5+ years exp

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions and is seeking an Accounting Manager. The role involves overseeing various accounting functions, developing policies, ensuring compliance, and managing payroll processes while leading a team of accounting staff.

ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Oversees the accounting functions: Payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payables, general ledger journal entries, monthly and annual close outs

Develop and oversee accounting policies and procedures to meet current and future needs

Ensures the financial reporting tools and processes are in place and functioning on an ongoing basis

Ensures all applicable entries are posted that pertain to the monthly and annual close

Reviews the preparation of the monthly cost allocations, depreciation, accrued payroll, accrued vacation, and indirect entries along with all reallocation entries associated with completed Request for Personal Action forms

Approves and posts all monthly journal entries prepared by the Staff Accountant and Accounts Receivable Specialist

Manages the efficient operation of the timekeeping process and systems by evaluating current procedures and making any necessary process improvements and computer system modifications; reviews time and attendance logs for compliance with applicable rules and regulations; develops and administers training plans for timekeepers; and assists timekeepers with inquiries regarding time and attendance

Monitors use of timekeeping mechanisms with consideration to cost, efficiency, and new methods available

Direct the processing of payrolls. Ensure payroll production is timely and accurate. Ensure checks and balances are in place. Identify, resolve, and communicate any payroll issues. This includes interaction with internal departments and external organizations that provide interfaces for withholdings. Process payroll as needed in absence of Payroll Coordinator

Act as the point person for vendors regarding wage garnishments. Process and respond to garnishments timely in Payroll Coordinator’s absence

Write, maintain, and support a variety of reports or queries utilizing appropriate reporting tools. Assist in development of standard reports for ongoing customer needs. Help maintain data integrity in systems by running queries and analyzing data

Prepare payroll journal entries after transmission of payroll data and ensure amounts reconcile to the third-party payroll provider data

Stays current with all government regulations and laws regarding payroll and applicable compliance matters

Ensures timely and accurate financial reporting and maintains all records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Provides CFO with information vital to decision making

Hiring, training, and retention of competent accounting staff

Provides coaching, guidance, support and professional development to the accounting staff

Ensures continuous improvement of accounting and financial systems and processes to achieve best practices and optimal output

Ensures that accounting staff delivers the highest standard of departmental, and cross departmental teamwork and customer service

Qualification

PayrollAccountingFinancial reportingGeneral ledgerMonth endJournal entryReconciliationPayroll processingSupervisory skillsBudgetingAuditCost allocationAccounts payable