Accounting Manager

Watermill Express is the best tasting water available anywhere! We are the national leader in refill kiosks that provide affordable, sustainable, safe drinking water and ice in a convenient drive-up format.
Founded in 1984 in Brighton, Colorado, Watermill Express services customers 24/7 at nearly 1,300 refill locations across the country.
The Accounting Manager will handle the day-to-day duties of a typical accounting department including general ledger, cost accounting, cash management accounts payable, a9ccounts receivable, journal entries, sales records, fixed asset accounting, financial reporting, income taxes and auditing support. This individual can complete tasks independently while also being able to work as a team member while completing accounting department duties requiring full staff participation.
This position receives supervision from the V.P. of Finance and Administration.
Watermill Express offers eligible Full-Time employees:

• No Cost Employee Only Medical with employer HSA contributions
• Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, immediate match and vesting
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Starting salary begins at $95k per year

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in month and year-end close procedures
• Assist in monthly financial reporting and ad-hoc analysis
• Assist in year-end audit and tax planning and preparation
• Assist in lease accounting and reporting requirements
• Reconcile various balance sheet accounts along supporting evidence for management’s estimates
• Reconcile inventory, work-in-process monthly
• Prepare and report on the Company’s construction projects from permitting to final billing
• Perform and reconcile inventory cycle counts and year-end inventory counts
• Prepare and report monthly and quarterly state and local sales and use tax
• Assist in maintaining property tax records for various counties
• Complete franchise accounting on a monthly basis
• Oversee the Company’s credit card program
• Assist in preparing and/or reviewing payroll and payroll related benefits
• Assist in fleet management when necessary
• Participate in monthly operations financial review meetings and provide research as appropriate.
• Train and supervise various positions within the accounting department
• Assist in the Company in an upcoming ERP conversion
• Other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive accounting experience including general ledger, accounts payable, inventory and cash management
• Detail oriented, organized and excellent communication skills
• Excellent excel and computer skills
• Ability to work independently and meet time deadlines

Education, Experience and Certificate:

• Four-year degree in accounting or related field
• CPA or graduate degree a plus, but not required
• Public accounting experience is a plus, but not required, depending on experience
• Minimum of 5-7 years of accounting experience