Responsibilities: 
  *Ensure an accurate and efficient financial close on a monthly basis
  *Lead the design and adoption of accounting policies, procedures, and controls
  *Provide value added analysis & reporting to other departments
  *Identify and execute on process improvement opportunities
  *Identify and execute on systems optimization opportunities geared toward leveraging the efforts of the team

  *Manage a team in the GL, AP and AR functions.
  *Monitor and balance workload of team
  *Inspire team to increase levels of performance
  *Foster professional development
  *Participate in recruitment for the Accounting Team
  *Counsel and conduct the performance review process for team

Requirements:
  *Strong knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics / Great Plains – MUST have this software
  *Exceptional organizational and communication skills (written and verbal)
  *Mastery of the MS Office Professional suite
  *Experienced in leading and motivating teams
  *Detail oriented, able to multi task and meet deadlines
  *Self-starter

Education and Experience: 
  *5+ years of experience in accounting
  *Prior experience as Accounting Manager or Staff Accountant or equivalent duties
  *Strong GL, AP, AR, Close, and Reporting experience
  *Bachelor's degree in accounting