Accounting Manager

About This Role

Manage and lead core accounting operations, tax compliance, financial reporting, and internal controls for Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company. This role involves developing the accounting team, supporting audits, and providing insights for business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complex ledgers; reconcile and analyze specific accounts and accruals
• Manage and participate in the month-end financial closing process
• Ensure general ledger and sub-ledgers are reconciled with resolution to reconciling items
• Research and resolve accounting entry issues, create adjusting journal entries as required
• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecast processes
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for all levels of management
• Supervise the accounting staff in the day-to-day performance of activities
• Manage transactional accounting functions
• Maintain and implement internal controls
• Ensure for tax (income, sales, property) compliance and planning
• Coordinate with HR on company benefits, including Fiduciary 401K plan responsibilities

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in an accounting role
• Experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment
• Experience leading people
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with ERP systems
• Ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently and effectively
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Good verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5 years of experience in an accounting role, experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment and experience leading people

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits