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LECO Corp lists this Accounting Manager opportunity in st joseph, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Accounting Manager
For over 80 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world class laboratory instruments delivering state of the art products nationwide and across the globe. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family-owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.
Schedule:
Full Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
Position Summary:
The Accounting Manager position will report to the Corporate Controller. This candidate will be a key component of LECO's Accounting team that maintains integrity of the financial reporting while continually seeking opportunities to increase efficiencies and ultimately the profits of the company. This position will partner closely with many other departments within the corporation to achieve these goals. The Accounting/Finance group at LECO is a very hands-on department which will allow the ideal candidate exposure into many areas of the company. We are looking for a self-starting, highly detailed professional who practices discretion in all corporate matters. This position will assist the Controller & VP of Finance on all financial related tasks.
Position Responsibilities:
Responsible for the review & preparation of the Company's monthly financials including Domestic, Foreign and World Consolidation
Coordination, planning and working closely with external audit firm on year-end audit
Working with the Accounting team to improve processes and internal controls to make the department more efficient
Preparing reports and communicating information to management
Collaborating with other accountants and financial staff to provide financial and accounting support to the executives and department heads
Partnering with Manufacturing, R&D, Service and Marketing/Sales on any projects that may be needed to keep the harmonization amongst the departments
Partnering & communicating with Foreign Subsidiaries in regard to their system processes and financial reporting
Reviewing, investigating, and correcting/improving any errors/problems in the system, financial entries, and reports
Recommending changes to the company's processes and policies leading to the development of financial solutions with a bottom-line impact
Position Requirements: 5+ years experience in a Manufacturing environment
3+ years of previous supervisory experience
3+ years background working with Oracle or any other large ERP system
Strong financial analysis skills
Ability to respond quickly to changing priorities and pressures
Be able to effectively communicate including writing, speaking and active listening with upper management, plant employees and other office staff
Ability to prepare financial reports and give recommendations based on available data
Critical thinker with strong technical, organizational, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple and complex tasks in a timely manner
Excellent attention to detail
Collaboration and teamwork
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite specifically Excel
Background working with Oracle, SAP B1 or any other large ERP system
Education/Certifications: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting or Finance
Recognized accounting designation like a CMA or CPA certification is not required but would be highly valued in the selection of a candidate
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