Accounting Manager

Description

Systems Unlimited, Inc is looking to hire an Accounting Manager to join our Iowa City administrative team.

A little about the Accounting Manager position :

The ideal candidate is a team player, an active problem-solver, and open to new ideas. A successful candidate can provide both strategic and operational support to the CFO and work collaboratively with members of the Accounting Department as well as other departments across the agency.

Key Responsibilities

You will make a genuine difference in the lives of others, particularly those who have physical, intellectual, and behavioral disabilities, by overseeing and participating in the general accounting operations of the organization.

You will ensure adherence to GAAP and make recommendations for process improvements to ensure the accounting team is operating efficiently and effectively.

In this role, you will primarily :

▪ Oversee and manage general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and the general ledger

▪ Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in accounting operations

▪ Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations

▪ Coordinate with external auditors and support audit processes with required documentation

▪ Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance

▪ Manage and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance and performance feedback

You will also assist with :

▪ Preparing and reviewing financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards

▪ Budgeting and forecasting

▪ Ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders

▪ Other accounting duties as assigned

Requirements

• A four-year degree in accounting or related field is strongly preferred
• Extensive accounting experience, including identifying issues, solving problems, and implementing solutions is required
• Experience using Microsoft Excel for complex tasks and with a variety of accounting systems
• Have successfully managed others and lead a high performing team

This is an salaried, in-office position with regular office hours of Monday-Friday, 8AM - 4 : 30PM. Occasional travel to outlying service areas may be required.

Benefits

Full-Time team members are eligible for :

For more than 50 years, Systems Unlimited has been proudly delivering excellence in care for people with disabilities and mental health needs in Eastern Iowa. Our services include supported living, day programs, employment systems, behavioral health solutions, guidance for families, and more. Day in and day out, everything we do is aimed at helping people of all ages live their best life!

Our diverse, creative, and caring staff is nearly 1,000 strong. They are passionate about helping people of all ages live as happy, healthy, and independently as possible by providing direct care that is personalized and accredited. We believe in building one-on-one relationships with those we care for. Our organization and people are proud to set the gold standard in Eastern Iowa and beyond.