Accounting Manager

About the CompanyTCP Analytical, an integrated manufacturer and distributor serving the life science research and chemical markets, is seeking an Accounting Manager located in Zelinople, PAAbout the RoleThe primary responsibilities are accounting processes, controls and financial reporting for subsidiaries of TCP Analytical.ResponsibilitiesTrial balance and general ledger maintenanceAccount reconciliationsMonth end close and journal entriesMonthly reporting and analysesReserves for excess and obsolete inventory, bad debt, and other judgmental account balancesDaily/weekly reporting and ad hoc analysesIncome and state sales taxesAccounts receivable cash collections and application and assess customer creditworthinessAccounts payable invoice vouchering and cash disbursementsFinancial controlsAnnual audit supportManage accounting team responsible for GL, AR, AP and other accounting areas for multiple entitiesOversee month end closing process for multiple companies, with ability to meet company closing timelinesAnalyze unusual variances or fluctuations that help explain the monthly resultsPrepare monthly reporting and analyses, publishing within company reporting timelinesReview account reconciliations, working with the preparer to investigate unexplained reconciling itemsCalculate judgmental account balances including reserves for excess and obsolete inventory and bad debt allowancesManage the customer accounts receivable collection and cash application process and team, ensuring prompt application of cash and timely identification of any potential collection issues.Assess customer creditworthiness and set credit limitsManage the accounts payable process and team, ensuring efficient and accurate processing of supplier invoices and prompt resolution and responsiveness to supplier inquiriesMaintain a thorough understanding of each business area’s underlying transaction processes and controlsEstablish and monitor policies to safeguard company assets, mitigate fraud, and ensure the accuracy of all dataEnsure compliance with internal controls over accounting processing and financial reportingUnderstand the manufacturing product costing system.Evaluate ongoing production and cost variances, with the objective of continually improving manufacturing efficiencies and reducing per unit manufacturing costsResearch technical accounting issues to ensure compliance with GAAPEnsure business activities and processes comply with applicable laws and regulationsPerforms other duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor of Science in Accounting, or combination of other degree and sufficient experience5 – 10 years of relevant accounting work experience, including 3 – 5 years of experience managing a teamStrong Excel skillsHigh level knowledge of ERP system and transaction processesExcellent time management and communication skills, with timely responsiveness to emailsExcellent supervision and employee development skillsAbility to effectively manage multiple tasks/deliverables under tight deadlinesAbility to identify processes needing improvement, with recommendations for improvementTCPA is proud to be an equal opportunity employerEqual Opportunity StatementWe are an Equal Employment. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.