Office Manager Dental Front Office Job in Effingham, Illinois

(Job ID: 531555)

As an Accounting Manager, your duties and responsibilities will include:  

• Oversight of a team of individuals who ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP and  applicable accounting policies. 
•  Perform detailed reconciliations reviews for balance sheet accounts monthly
•  Responsible for ensuring the monthly close process is executed timely and all balance sheet reconciliations  are completed accurately.
• Ensure compensation  expenditure reporting is accurate and distributed timely
• Lead the coordination of accounting duties for captive insurance and benefit audits.
• Respond to requests for audit items for the company’s external financial audit.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement close reporting including preparation of  footnotes with proper support
•  Management of process improvement initiatives
•  Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners 
• Assist with system design and implementations when appropriate 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Must be able to work onsite at least once a month and reside within driving distance of either Indianapolis, IN or Effingham, IL.

  Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other finance related degree required. 

• 5+ years of experience in an accounting or finance accounting role. 

• Ability to learn and master accounting concepts and in-depth understanding of US GAAP 

• Ability to maintain a monthly checklist of activities, complete tasks as necessary and ask questions when needed. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – ability to identify discrepancies, perform research therein, and work toward resolution. 

• Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint 

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Must be able to effectively handle multiple deliverables simultaneously in a deadline driven environment. 

 Desirable Qualifications: 

• Degree in an accounting field 

• CPA designation 

• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience 

• Prior experience with compensation accounting and bonus programs 

• Prior experience performing monthly account reconciliations and journal entries 

• Prior supervisory experience