Manager, accounting operations job description

The Ops Accounting Manager provides full leadership and supervisory responsibility. Provides operational/service leadership and direction to team(s). Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge through provision of value-added perspectives or advisory services. May contribute to the development of new techniques, models and plans within area of expertise. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Generally has responsibility for volume, quality, timeliness of end results and shared responsibility for planning and budgets. Work affects an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family. Full supervisory responsibility, ensuring motivation and development of team through professional leadership to include duties such as performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary and terminations as well as direction of daily tasks and responsibilities.
Responsibilities:

* Supervises the daily work flow of loans and issues relating to Customer Services. Serve as liaison to investors/regulatory agencies and internal units to resolve issues and mitigate risk.
* Routinely handles exceptional / unusual issues that are complex in nature and of substantial departmental impact.
* Manage the intake of Custom remediation activity to resolve prior to transformation.
* Shares responsibility for budget and planning.
* Evaluates subordinates' performance and makes recommendations for yearend distribution of rating, promotions, terminations, etc.
* Determines hiring to ensure adequate staffing
* Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
* Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
* Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
* Ability to manage teams.
* Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

* 5-8 years of experience
* Familiarity with Accounting practices
* Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on MS Excel
* Self-motivated and detail oriented
* Proven influencing and relationship management skills
* Proactive leadership and motivational skills

Education:

* Bachelors degree

The Gillman Companies is an established group of family owned automobile dealerships based out of Houston, TX. We have served the automotive needs of Texas since 1938 by maintaining a long-established tradition of excellence and customer satisfaction. Gillman is one of the largest dealership groups in Texas and has also been a proud recipient of the Houston Chronicle's Top 100 Workplaces for 9 years!

We are a growing company and are looking for talented, experienced Accounting Operations Manager to join our team!

MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION:

Prepare certain corporate daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement reports & other accounting operations reports
Review and distribute certain corporate daily, weekly, and monthly financial statement reports & other accounting operations reports prepared by the Corporate Staff Accountant
Review the monthly accounting entries prepared by Corporate Staff Accountant for all management companies to publish to monthly financial statements.
Assist CAO in development of additional reports to improve accounting operations for executive management, dealership and accounting management, and accounting staff.
Prepare the payroll accounting for corporate management company that includes posting of weekly payrolls and related payroll taxes.
Prepare certain entries on the management companies books related to certain accruals and review accruals prepared by Corporate Staff Accountant.
Manage the real & personal property tax accruals, franchise accruals, insurance accruals, and VIT accruals if applicable for all dealerships and management companies.
Review the monthly accounting entries for the Gillco Finance Company
Assist the CAO with review monthly parts & product reconciliations for all stores to insure outstanding items are being worked timely
Assist the CAO with review weekly dealership bank reconciliations and make sure office managers and their staff are posting items weekly to keep reconciliation complete and current.
Assist the CAO with review all monthly bank reconciliations related to all management companies, corporate credit card and payroll accounts, reconciling transfers, finance company, and other affiliated bank reconciliations.
Reconcile certain corporate vendor accounts
Assist CAO in reviewing and analysis of large corporate vendor proposals
Review & internal audit the Form 8300 filings for all locations
Manage the primary contact for all corporate treasury items including any credit card disputes.
Manage and complete special projects that include but not limited to LIFO, Internal Labor, and Unclaimed Property for all locations
Serve as interim office manager as needed
Serve as Special Projects Coordinator on the following projects at direction of CAO to include by not limited to:
• Claim our unclaimed property filings submitted to State of Texas
• Evaluate and develop written accounting procedures / manual to improve the accounting process and production of various accounting desks to make sure our process is uniform across Gillman Companies.
Other duties that may be assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Public Accounting Experience of three years minimum required
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting degree required
Prior automotive dealership accounting experience preferred
Must be detailed oriented and possess good organizational skills and the ability to work to deadlines
Competent with computers, spreadsheets, and a calculator; willing to learn onsite system
Working knowledge of Word and Excel
Organize reports and reconciliations

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be eligible to work in the US
Must pass drug test and extensive criminal background screening
Motivated to go above and beyond the minimum standard

BENEFITS:

Competitive Salary
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life
401K with company match
Vacation/PTO
Employee discounts
Drug Free work environment
EOE

NRTC is Member Driven and Technology Focused - providing solutions that help our 1,500 electric and telephone members bring all the advantages of today's evolving technology to rural America. NRTC's solutions are developed specifically to meet the needs of rural utilities and their customers, and include integrated broadband, managed services, smart grid, mobile and video solutions. We are a dynamic, growing cooperative with more than 750 employees operating out of seven office locations.

The Operational Accounting Manager will provide leadership and guidance to members of the finance and accounting teams. The position will take a leading role in the financial interaction with members from initial feasibility studies throughout the life of the project, including the tracking and delivery of timely and accurate financial metrics for the company and the member.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Work across of areas of the organization in the preparation of the initial financial feasibility and EPP process for onboarding of new projects

+ Prepare monthly billing, incorporating verification of bi-weekly timesheet data, the tracking of footage billed and variances

+ Create and review monthly contracts to actual spending reports with Project Management Office and Outside Plant Team; manage forecasting and financial impact

+ Update financial models with actual mileage designed, signed change orders, spending and construction invoices

+ Support the monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close activities and processes

+ Prepare, review, analyze and track financial performance of members projects, including monthly budget to actual calls with members using the financial model and dashboards

+ Work with teams across the organization regarding change orders for individual projects to determine financial impact and revise budget for project as needed

+ Assess current accounting and finance practices and procedures and make recommendations for improvements

+ Verify construction invoicing matches pricing for the RFP and production sheets

+ Provide Procurement with the Product Code and General Ledger alignment for all materials

+ Monthly review and reconciliation from contracts to actual spending with internal team

+ Mentor and develop assigned team by managing performance, mentoring, ensuring proper training and maintaining strong employee relationships

+ Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

+ Working knowledge of RUS labor units and codes

+ Working knowledge of all materials related to fiber build networks

+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite of Products

+ Working knowledge of Smartsheets and Netsuite

+ Ability to multi-task

+ Can maintain high level of confidentiality

+ Must be able to organize work to meet deadlines, set priorities and complete assignments with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy

+ Must be able to work with a variety of people under differing circumstances

+ Must have exceptional attention to detail

+ Must exhibit reliable and dependable attendance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related field preferred

+ 7+ years of progressive accounting and financial experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

+ Work is typically performed in an office setting

+ Occasionally travel may be required

Disclaimer: The above job description summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. The order in which responsibilities, duties and skills are listed is not significant.

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