Accounting Manager

Job Details: Job Location: Arrowhead Products - Los Alamitos, CA, Salary Range: $125000.00 - $135000.00Salary/year, Job Shift: 1st Shift , Job Summary

The Accounting Manager will oversee the daily operations of the accounting department, with primary ownership of Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), and Payroll (PR) functions. This role ensures financial transactional integrity, compliance, and accurate reporting while leading and mentoring core transactional staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee daily accounting operations relating to Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and cash flow forecasting
Manage A/P transactions, including timely and accurate invoice entry through disbursements and follow on reporting
Manage the A/R process, including monitoring of daily invoicing for proper revenue recognition, timely processing of cash receipts and review of aging reports
Supervise and verify end-to-end processing of hourly and salaried employee compensation
Support month end and year end close processes, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
Support annual financial audits
Responsible for sales and use tax compliance and reporting
Responsible for required royalty compliance and reporting
Develop and drive improvement in accounting KPIs
Adhere to proper accounting methods, policies and principles
Train and mentor new and current employees
This job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Education and Experience

BS degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of experience as an Accounting Manager
Experience with CA specific wage and hour regulations and management of end-to-end full-cycle payroll for salaried and hourly employees
Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel
Strong knowledge and experience with accounting software and databases
Understanding and knowledge of accounting principles, practices and standards
Critical thinker with ability to multi-task and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read, write and comprehend simple to moderate instructions, business correspondence and memos.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small to medium group situations to customers and other employees.
Ability to present and interpret data prepared either numerically or graphically.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with and solve simple to moderate problems that present themselves in the normal course of daily activities.
Hands-on experience using an HRIS platform (such as Paycom, ADP, Workday, UKG, Paylocity, or similar) to process or manage payroll, time and attendance, or employee data.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Minimum five (5) years Supervisory Experience.

Will supervise A/P, A/R and PR staff.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lift up to 35 lbs.
Push and pull 35 lbs.

Bend Occasionally

Sit, Stand, and Walk Frequently

Frequent Use of Computer Monitor

Limitations and Disclaimer

This job description outlines essential responsibilities but does not represent an exhaustive list. The company may modify duties as needed. The company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA and applicable state laws.

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