Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager60-70% Managing/Leading/Improving Processes; 30-40% Hands-On Accounting/Finance WorkCheyenne, WY (90 mins. from Denver & DIA & No Traffic)Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 + Bonus, Full Benefits & Relocation Assistance3+ Yrs.’ Exp. Managing/Leading an Accounting Team w/Strong Interpersonal Skills & Exp. Improving Processes, Procedures & EfficienciesMostly 40-45 hrs./wk.; 401k; Health/Dental/Vision; PTO; Excellent Culture & Recognition Program (Earn a Trip to Hawaii!)Company InformationDoes your current employer offer an all-expenses paid trip to Hawaii as a simple “thank you” for your service after your 5, 7 or 10 year work anniversary? This incredible Navigator Recruiting client does. Providing its professional service for nearly 100 years, this thriving 75-employee company understands the value of employees, has an excellent culture, and rewards employees on their 1^st, 3^rd, 5^th, 7^th and 10^th work anniversaries (and every 5^th year after that) with generous gift certificates and customized trips to destinations you choose, such as Disneyland, Myrtle Beach, Hawaii. This company is located in Cheyenne, WY (pop. 100,000) – a beautiful, affordable historic capitol city offering high life quality, low taxes and clean air, 90-minutes north of Denver and Denver International Airport and close to incredible rock climbing, hiking, skiing, lakes, State Parks & National Parks, yet without any traffic.In this in-office role, the Accounting Manager will use his or her excellent interpersonal skills to manage, mentor and lead a team of six (6) employees, including an Accounting Supervisor in the Accounting Services Department. This department has dedicated employees with excellent tenure who do not need a micro-manager but instead someone to lead by improving processes, offering mentorship and training and further growth. This department is responsible for full-service bookkeeping, payroll processing, accounts payable, bank reconciliations and monthly financials. Sixty to seventy percent (60-70%) of the Accounting Manager’s time will be spent managing the department and working with staff to help them continue to improve and improving processes, procedures and creating efficiencies. Thirty to forty percent (30-40%) of the Accounting Manager’s time will be spent preparing and analyzing accrual basis financial statements and other hands-on accounting/finance-related work. Hours for this role will be mostly 40-45 hours/week year-round. However, during the busiest month (January) and for some weeks in April, July and October, hours could be in the 50-55 hours/week range.Benefits include an understanding and supportive management team, tenured employees who enjoy working for this company, a competitive salary, a bonus (based on company and individual performance), a retirement plan, health/dental/vision insurance, flexible spending account, self-managed PTO (generally, at this level, 4-5 weeks of PTO is customary), participation in the experienced-based employee recognition program, continuing education and an employee assistance program. The company is a strong believer in giving employees the resources to expand certifications and technical skills and offer incentives for achieving designations/certifications that will bring value to the company. The office also closes at noon every Friday in June and July so employees can enjoy longer summer weekends. (This time off does not count towards PTO.) The firm is committed to finding the right candidate and will offer relocation assistance as well. This role must be done from Cheyenne, WY and while there is some flexibility, this is mainly an in-office role.Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the day-to-day operations of the accounting services department, ensuring client deliverables are accurate and delivered within desired client timelines. 
• Review reports and other client deliverables, including monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements, with staff, and help staff continue to improve.
• Onboard and train new team members.
• Provide feedback, support, training and development opportunities to team members, including serving as a career advisor.
• Identify, recommend, and implement new products and/or revisions to departmental processes and procedures to support continual improvement and efficiency.
• Assist in scoping new client opportunities and subsequent onboarding
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; able to maintain accuracy in work products and multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Full cycle accounting responsibility for clients including accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, check runs, expense reporting, fixed asset activity, payroll, and journal entries.
• Prepare and analyze accrual basis financial statements, providing proactive feedback and analysis on trends, areas of focus/importance, potential areas of concern, etc.
• Exercise judgment while ensuring that accounting conclusions are documented in reconciliations and technical memos in accordance with current policies and guidance.
• Experience with regulatory audits, such as sales tax, state unemployment, and workers’ compensation.
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies, embracing the technological advancements in this realm, and assist in growing this business niche.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance (or Associates) is Preferred. A CPA (Certified Public Accountant), EA (Enrolled Agent) or other advanced degree or certification is a plus.
• 7+ years’ full-charge accounting experience and a sound knowledge of GAAP. (Prior experience with a professional service firm is helpful but not required.)
• 3+ years of experience as an Accounting Manager. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (and that you’re friendly, professional, and approachable).
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Demonstrated track record of process improvement.
• Experience in Sage 100 and QuickBooks (Desktop and Online) is helpful but not required.
• Willingness and ability to relocate to beautiful Cheyenne, WY if not already living here.