Assistant Manager, Accounting

Assistant Manager, Accounting

The Assistant Manager, Accounting is responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations, reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses, supporting accurate financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies. This role also supervises and mentors accounting staff, supports audits and tax reporting, and drives process improvements to improve efficiency and accuracy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Duties and Responsibilities:

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILTIES

CORE SKILLS

Accuracy –
Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail with minimal/acceptable error rate; follows established work procedures; alerts others when preventable problems arise; escalates issues when appropriate.

Reliability –
Consistently delivers high-quality work; meets commitments and deadlines; maintains an acceptable attendance level.

Judgment –
Makes reasonable and defensible decisions based on relevant information.

Loyalty –
Keeps confidential company information; follows company policies; seeks management approval when sharing such data; reports violations of company policies to proper management authority.

Communication –
Writes and speaks with accuracy and sensitivity; uses proper language, tone, location, medium (in person or via electronic form) and timing when conveying information; and respects different communication styles of individuals with different backgrounds or perspectives.

Leadership & Team Development –
Provides guidance, training, and mentoring to accounting staff; fosters accountability, collaboration, and continuous professional development.

JOB-SPECIFIC SKILLS

Accounting –
Possesses a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles; applies technical accounting knowledge to complex business transactions and financial reporting matters.

Attention to Detail -
Accomplish work tasks through concern for all areas involved, no matter how small the detail. Ensures completeness and accuracy of financial information, reconciliations, analyses, and supporting documentation.

Microsoft Excel & Data Analysis –
Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, complex formulas, data analysis, and financial reporting. Ability to organize, review, and analyze large data sets efficiently and accurately. Able to use basic mathematical and algebraic processes such as fractions, ratios, equations, and proportions.

Project & Time Management –
Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Flexibility to work additional hours, including evenings and weekends, during month-end and quarter-end close activities and other critical business periods is required.

Communication -
Communicates clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders; prepares reports, presentations, and business correspondence as needed.

Review –
Reviews journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analyses, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Internal Controls –
Maintains and strengthens accounting procedures and internal control processes to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory and company requirements.

Systems & Process Improvement –
Effectively utilizes ERP systems and reporting tools; identifies opportunities for process improvements, automation, efficiency enhancements, and scalable accounting operations.

Judgment -
Developing courses of action and making sound and mature business decisions based on information, logic, experience, and intuition. Analytical and business-oriented judgement.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT
White-collar office environment.

WORKPLACE TEMPERATURE
Typical office.

WORK CONDITIONS
Office environment.

NOISE LEVEL
Mild.

PHYSICAL SIGHT
Able to read both hardcopy and computer-based text.

LIFTING
Occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

TRAVEL
Infrequent travel.