Accounting Manager

At Appstar, finances are the fuel that keeps our company moving. We’re looking for a qualified Accounting Manager to keep our company’s and clients’ numbers and budgets on track with unwavering accuracy. The most successful people will have a strong understanding of the intricacies of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, payroll processing and other financial transaction within an organization. As an Accounting Manager in a small electronic payment systems company, your role would involve several key responsibilities involved in accounting and financial management, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting and staff management.

Accounting Manager Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the company.
• Managing the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and financial reporting. Your expertise in QuickBooks would be instrumental in maintaining accurate financial records and generating timely reports.
• Responsible for tracking inventory levels, coordinating with the purchasing department to ensure sufficient stock, and conducting periodic inventory audits.
• Utilize QuickBooks to track inventory quantities, values, and generate inventory reports.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop and manage the company's budget. This involves monitoring expenses, analyzing variances, and providing recommendations to align the budget with the company's financial goals.
• Utilize QuickBooks in creating budget templates, tracking expenses, and generating budget-to-actual reports.
• Ensures compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and tax requirements is an essential aspect of the accounting manager role.
• Coordinates external audits, implementing internal controls, and preparing financial statements for auditing purposes.
• Supervises a team of two staff accountants. This involves assigning tasks, providing guidance and support, conducting performance evaluations, and facilitating their professional development.
• Utilize QuickBooks to streamline accounting processes, generate accurate financial reports, and improve overall efficiency in managing the company’s finances.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
• Proficient with QuickBooks.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, required.
• 8+ years of related experience required.
• Inventory management experience required.
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

We offer you:

• Compensation $120,000 - $135,000k (DOE)
• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Great Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability insurance
• 401k with matching contribution
• Paid Sick, Vacation and Holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - mental health support.
• Internal Referral Program
• Great central location in San Diego
• Casual dress work environment
• Supportive, encouraging management team and co-workers

Note: This is an in-office position. 

Appstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and takes great pride in building a diverse work environment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.