Lucas Group is partnering with a health care company in Louisville to identify a rockstar Accounting Manager. This is an open-ended contract opportunity, beginning as soon as possible. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for all assigned areas of the general ledger, with a primary focus on compensation-related expenses and processes.
Responsibilities:
- Manages various aspects of the general ledger including ensuring the company financial records are kept in accordance with GAAP
- Responsible for areas of the general ledger that are assigned, with a heavy focus on commissions, payroll and employee benefit related areas for US and European entities
- Responsible for all aspects of compensation including but not limited to detailed review of payroll submissions to third party preparer.
- Responsible for all general ledger activity in assigned areas, including but not limited to reviewing account reconciliations, knowledge of account balances, and documentation according to company policies.
- Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
- Manage the payroll administrator to ensure all payroll submission deadlines are met and to ensure accurate and timely payroll submissions.
- Manage the commission processes to ensure all commission calculations meet company defined deadlines and ensure accuracy of the calculation.
- Ensure the timely preparations and reporting of all monthly financial information.
- Assist with providing requests for the year-end and 401(k) audits.
- Development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the team.
- Selects and hires employees as necessary. Trains and evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product. Addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions. Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.
- Troubleshoot ERP issues, design processes to maximize system functionality, develop training programs for team members.
- Complete ad-hoc analysis and projects supporting the Controller and provide appropriate decision support information.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of accounting experience
- Supervisory experience within accounting departments
- CPA or public accounting experience a plus
