Shared Services Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Taking charge of accounting functions to ensure accurate accounting of the organization’s operations and manage financial systems for data integrity.
• Leading and overseeing the accounting operations team.
• Ensuring the efficiency and integrity of financial processes, reporting, and compliance.
• Developing and retaining staff by providing clear goals and objectives, as well as ensuring an appropriate distribution of responsibilities.
• Managing special projects, including but not limited to accounting software upgrades, accounts payable automation and workflow, lease renewals, new accounting pronouncement research, analysis and implementation, and grant accounting improvements.
• Coordinating audit review activities with external auditors to ensure optimal value and timely completion.
• Using skills such as Accounting Functions, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Auditing, Billing Functions, Great Plains (GPAC), Account Reconciliation, Month End Close, Journal Entries, and General Ledger.

Qualification & Requirements

• Proficiency in Accounting Functions, with an ability to manage all daily accounting operations effectively.
• Experience in handling Accounts Payable (AP) and ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Ability to manage Accounts Receivable (AR), involving invoice creation, payment collection and account management.
• Strong background in Auditing, capable of performing internal audits and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Experience in Billing Functions, including the generation and sending of invoices, tracking payments, and resolving billing issues.
• Familiarity with Great Plains (GPAC) software, with a focus on maximizing its utility for accounting purposes.
• Proficiency in Account Reconciliation, capable of identifying and rectifying discrepancies in financial data.
• Experience in managing Month End Close processes, ensuring timely completion of financial reporting.
• Ability to generate and analyze Journal Entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Extensive knowledge of the General Ledger, with an ability to maintain, update, and reconcile accounts effectively.

Benefits

Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.