Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Join a USA Today Top Workplace! Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufactures of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufacturers maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.

Summary of Responsibility :

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with accounting principles and regulations. This role includes managing month-end close process and financial statement preparation. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines are essential for success in this position.

What You Will Contribute :

• Manage month-end closing process and all related deliverables. Prepare and maintain proper support and audit trail for all journal entries, all account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts. Streamline, standardize, and document month-end close processes by applying best in class practices.
• Lead complex projects ensuring alignment between Morris Group policies and procedures and US GAAP.
• Ensure production of monthly flux analysis and monthly financial trend reports.
• Ensure compliance with business processes by partnering with other departments, including but not limited to FP&A, Operations, Contracts' Administration, Transactional groups.
• Perform GAAP assessment and lead preparation for annual audits. Review internal controls, provide recommendations, and facilitate root cause and corrective action planning for defective controls.
• Prepare and review daily, weekly & monthly reports for various functions and groups.
• Prepare and review Sales Tax Returns and support Sales Tax Audits.
• Assist in developing cost accounting practices and, working with the Divisional Controller, implementing a plan to validate and recognize all direct and project-related costing accordingly.
• Oversee accounting and reporting for all company assets, including fixed assets, prepaid expenses, Right of Use for operating leases, and other asset categories, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

Other Functions :

The duties listed above are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements :

What's in it for You :

Mental and physical requirements :

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.