Accounting Manager - Remote

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ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Support our Nordic global organization with general ledger accounting, review, and analysis in the preparation of GAAP financial statements. Assist and support the accounting team with month-end close and year-end audit

Key Responsibilities

The Accounting Manager will have the following key responsibilities which include, but are not limited to:

• Month End Close
  • Contribute in monthly financial close, with a strong focus on intercompany, estimated accruals, allocations, consolidating/eliminating entries and assist with team oversight.
  • Perform monthly reconciliation and review of requested balance sheet accounts.

• Intercompany Accounting
  • Create intercompany invoicing monthly and record received intercompany invoices.
  • Reconcile intercompany accounts monthly.
  • Maintain foreign exchange rates within the accounting system utilizing a third-party source.

• Audit
  • Assist in preparation for annual financial statement audit and periodic bank audits; ensure appropriate support for all financial information reflected in general ledger.

• Other
  • Recommend, design, and assist with implementing any department controls.
  • Occasional preparation of technical accounting memorandums.
  • Review and analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts, with special emphasis on month-to-month trends.
  • Contribute to the preparation of GAAP financial statements through reconciliation, validation, and data analysis.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from accredited college or university preferred and 5-7 years of accounting work experience. Bachelor's degree in Finance will be considered with requisite accounting work experience.
• CPA certification required.
• Experience in public accounting is a plus.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and finance concepts.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with accounting software and MS Excel and Word.
• Strong intuitive and analytic/problem-solving skills

Additional Details

• Travel up to 15% of the time
• Position located in the Greater Madison, WI area or open to remote