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SUMMARY

Overall

Manages, oversees, and coordinates the general Accounting (accounts receivable/credit, accounts payable, general ledger), and budgeting/financial planning functions of the organization, by performing the following duties personally, or through subordinate personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Overall Operations

Has a proactive and forward-looking approach to all responsibilities, with a focus on the efficiency of the Accounting operations and achieving departmental/corporate goals, while maximizing customer satisfaction.

Ensures appropriate internal controls, including proper separation of duties, to guarantee the integrity of accounting functions.

Analyzes and audits processes in all areas of responsibility on an ongoing basis; makes improvement recommendations and implements changes.

Oversees Accounting members' interactions with other departments, ensuring effective communication and full cooperation and smooth workflow.

Develops metrics to measure effectiveness and efficiency of departmental processes to drive improvements in areas such as customer satisfaction and cost savings.

Overall responsibility for ensuring that all Accounting processes are properly documented and up to date, and that all related procedures, work instructions, guidelines, and other training documents are accurate and easy to follow.

Ensures all AS/400 file maintenance databases are accurate and up to date.

Performs all necessary supervisory functions to effectively supervise subordinate personnel.

Works in conjunction with other members of the Quality Management Board and Internal Auditors to support the proper maintenance of Central's ISO9001:2015 certification.

Works with other leaders in the organization to develop and implement cross-functional operational goals, initiatives, and strategic plans in support of corporate objectives.

Prepares weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as requested by the General Manager and/or AEM leadership, actively participates in SDP and other strategic corporate initiatives.

Accounts Payable (AP)/General Ledger (GL)/Bookkeeping

Oversees the end of month closing process, ensuring timely posting of all accounting transactions, and reviews and analyzes end of month reports and inquiries.

Overall responsibility for proper approval of invoices for payment.

Analyzes outgoing cash flow to ensure promptness of payments to vendors/SCPs and establishes an average days-to-pay ratio to meet corporate objectives.

Plans and oversees AP check runs, manual payments, wire transfers, and foreign currency payments.

Reviews AP and GL reports and inquiries and oversees the maintenance of AP and GL files.

Overall responsibility for establishing GL accounts and analyzing account activity.

Ensures company checkbook is properly maintained and bank statements are reconciled monthly.

Prepares daily cash in/out reports and projections, as well as longer term cash flow forecasting; updates SharePoint files on a weekly basis with AP and 13 week cash projections info.

Approves purchase order requisitions from an Accounting standpoint.

Responsible for securing cash on hand (petty cash box, vending machine revenue, etc.) for monthly reconciliation, and for promptly depositing in bank account.

Accounts Receivable (AR) & Credit/Collections

Overall responsibility for AR and credit decisions made by Accounting team.

Overall responsibility for approving new and revised customer orders for credit and helps to ensure the timely approval of same day orders.

Analyzes incoming cash flow and trends to ensure the average days-to-pay ratio for customers is in accordance with company standards and meets organizational objectives.

Overall responsibility for proper application of incoming ACH, wires, checks, etc.

Manages quarterly sales tax reporting.

Analyzes customer account activities using a variety of tools, including the credit hold list, AR balance inquiry, and daily account review, etc. to ensure timely and proactive AR collections.

Evaluates company standards for AR policies such as standard payment terms, credit limits, and credit hold parameters, and makes recommendations on changes proposed due to economic conditions and other trends.

Routinely reviews AR reports and inquiries and oversees the maintenance of AR files.

Ensures customer credit card payment processing forms are properly secured.

Reviews and approves requests for credits, product returns, and AR adjustments; issues RMAs.

Overall responsibility to ensure appropriate resale and tax-exempt certificates are on file as required, and that sales tax is collected and reported, as required.

Makes recommendations to CFO to write off "bad debt."

Personally handles collections for certain key customers.

Ensures orders are promptly approved and acknowledged; ensures proper revenue recognition.

Administration including Sales Support

Overall responsibility for processing monthly third-party rep commission payments.

Overall responsibility for the preparation and proper calculation and processing of monthly/quarterly sales commission payments based on actual results vs. quarterly/annual sales plans.

Responsible for duty drawback program and filing of drawback claims, as well as all reporting related to Section 301 tariffs.

Overall responsibility for developing and auditing corporate travel best practices and for periodically researching new service providers that offer cost savings opportunities.

Approves and finalizes trip approval requests for Central members, in accordance with approved budgets.

Approves and authorizes payment of expense reports and member reimbursements for approved expenses.

Budgeting/Financial Planning/Reporting

Oversees all month-end activities to ensure proper reporting and timely submission of financial reporting package to the CFO.

Overall responsibility for the coordination of annual budgets for the organization, based on estimated revenues, expense reports, past budget numbers, and the performance of the organization, in conjunction with managers and other department heads.

Responsible to finalize department budgets once final approval is obtained.

Provides guidance and training to other managers and department heads regarding best practices in financial planning, budget preparation and usage; makes training recommendations as necessary.

Continually improves the budgeting process through discussion of financial issues impacting individual budgets with department heads, the ongoing improvement of the related processes, etc.

Regularly monitors departmental budget expenditures to analyze trends affecting budget needs, makes recommendations, and communicates key points to managers and Executive Management.

Provides monthly analysis of budget to actual and other financial trends to the CFO.

Works with other managers to ensure adjustments are recommended/made in accordance with program changes, to facilitate long-term planning.

Overall responsibility to ensure items on purchase order requisitions are in accordance with appropriate budget categories.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following competencies:

• Honesty & Integrity: Doesn't cut corners ethically; earns trust and maintains confidences.
• Organization & Planning: Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets in a productive manner; focuses on key priorities.
• High standards: Expects personal performance and team performance to be nothing short of the best.
• Efficiency: Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort.
• Proactivity: Acts without being told what to do.
• Intelligence: Absorbs information and becomes proficient quickly.
• Creativity & Innovation: Generates new and innovative approaches that make sense for the company.
• Strategic thinking & Vision: Able to see and communicate the "big picture" in an inspiring way.
• Persuasion: Able to convince others to pursue a particular course of action.
• Persistence: Demonstrates tenacity and willingness to go the distance to get things done.
• Follow-through: Lives up to agreements.
• Attention to Detail: Does not let important items slip through the cracks.
• Assertiveness: Moves quickly and takes a forceful stand without being abrasive.
• Analytical Skills: Able to structure and process data and draw insightful conclusions.
• Calm under pressure: Maintains stable performance when under heavy pressure or stress.
• Clear communication: Speaks and writes articulately without being verbose.
• Flexibility & Adaptability: Adjusts quickly; copes effectively with complexity and change.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages approximately three members in the Administration/Accounting department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

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. Central will review each request on its own merit.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Accounting, CPA license preferred.
• 10 years minimum experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit & Collections + Accounts Payable & Budgeting in a management capacity
• 5 years minimum experience working for a manufacturing company in an Accounting Management/Controller capacity
• Experience with ISO9001:2015 is preferred

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; working knowledge of AS/400 and Oracle NetSuite.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedures, and work instructions. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, other managers, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and service providers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Professional Membership in an Accounting Association or Organization

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Central will review each request on its own merit.

While performing the duties of this job, the member may sit at a desk working on a computer for prolonged periods of time. The member may also frequently move from one department to another and may occasionally need to climb stairs. The member will frequently use hands and fingers and may occasionally need to reach with arms and hands; the member may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds with or without assistance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Central will review each request on its own merit.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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https://centralsemi.applicantpro.com/jobs/3694767-12264.html

Minimum Salary: 100000 Maximum Salary: 130000 Salary Unit: Yearly