Accounting Manager
Company | Strata Decision Technology |
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Location | Chicago, IL, USA, St. Louis, MO, USA |
Salary | $101000 – $130000 |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | |
Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- CPA highly preferred
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role
- Strong understanding of GAAP
- Proven track record of managing month-end close processes and meeting tight deadlines
- Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and analytical reviews
- Familiarity with internal controls and audit processes
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., NetSuite or similar ERP systems) and AP automation tools
- Advanced Excel skills
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
Responsibilities
- Build, develop, and grow a team of accounting professionals.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and set performance goals to foster professional growth and ensure team accountability.
- Ensure tight close deadlines are consistently met while maintaining the completeness, existence, and accuracy of key account areas.
- Review account reconciliations and approve journal entries (JEs) for various accounts.
- Perform analytical reviews of financial results during the month-end close, identifying and explaining fluctuations to support informed decision-making.
- Compile and prepare supplemental data for the year-end 10-K filing.
- Ensure compliance with internal control policies and procedures, including the review and approval of vendor setup and changes to the vendor master file.
- Manage and respond to internal and external audit requests, ensuring all documentation and explanations are provided in a timely and organized manner.
- Lead the implementation of an AP automation workflow approval system to streamline the invoice-to-pay process, increasing efficiency and reducing manual errors.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve operational efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a SaaS or technology company preferred