ABR is recruiting for an Accounting Manager in La Crosse, WI!

Work Schedule: On-site, Monday through Friday, Day Shift.
Location: La Crosse, WI
Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000, depending on experience.
Direct Reports: 3 direct reports

Position Summary
The Accounting Manager manages and oversees the daily operations of the Accounting Department. This role is responsible for monitoring and analyzing accounting data, producing financial reports and statements, and establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Setting departmental goals aligned with company objectives and achieving planned results
• Preparing budgets, progress reports, and annual reports for ownership and senior leadership
• Identifying process improvement opportunities and leading quality and productivity initiatives
• Planning, organizing, and directing department staff for efficient operations
• Supervising team members including hiring, training, scheduling, performance reviews, and discipline
• Ensuring compliance with HR policies and safety regulations; maintaining a safe work environment
• Leading department meetings and promoting team development and engagement
• Collaborating effectively with all departments and shifts, and maintaining external relationships
• Maintaining integrity of general ledger balances
• Managing daily cash transactions and corporate bank accounts for multiple divisions
• Preparing cash forecasts and requesting funding as needed
• Overseeing accounts payable, expense reports, and disbursement functions
• Overseeing accounts receivable including billing, cash application, and collections support
• Managing journal entries for subsidiary companies
• Preparing and submitting annual state reporting packages
• Preparing and reviewing monthly financial statements for subsidiaries

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency with computers, including word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Strong leadership and communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work onsite in La Crosse, Wisconsin

ABR Employment Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veterans' status.PandoLogic. Keywords: Chief Accountant, Location: La Crosse, WI - 54602 , PL: 602524146