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Technical Accounting Manager

The Technical Accounting Manager serves as the organization's technical accounting expert, providing guidance on complex accounting matters and supporting compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This role researches and interprets new accounting standards, develops accounting policies, and evaluates the financial reporting implications of business activities and transactions. Partnering with Financial Reporting, cross-functional teams, and external auditors, the position provides technical accounting expertise, supports accurate and timely financial reporting, and contributes to the effectiveness of internal controls and audit readiness.

Primary Duties

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Researches and evaluates complex accounting issues and new accounting standards, determining appropriate application for the organization.
• Develops, documents, and maintains accounting policies and technical accounting positions in alignment with established standards.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to understand new or changing business processes and assess the financial reporting impact.
• Partners with financial reporting leadership to ensure accurate and complete disclosure of significant transactions in required filings.
• Maintains a strong internal control environment related to financial reporting processes and procedures.
• Prepares journal entries and supports period-end close activities as needed.
• Provides support to internal and external auditors, including preparation of requested documentation.
• Offers backup support to various accounting functions to ensure continuity of operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting; 4+ years of experience in public accounting or a comparable environment; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. CPA certification or progress toward certification preferred. Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of current accounting standards, including revenue recognition and lease accounting. Knowledge of financial reporting requirements and related disclosure expectations. Ability to interpret complex issues and clearly communicate recommendations to individuals without technical backgrounds. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision. High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, including the ability to identify opportunities to streamline processes. Ability to respond effectively to time?sensitive and high?priority issues.

Essential Mental and Physical Functions:

• Ability to perform work requiring concentration, analysis, and independent judgment.
• Regular use of standard office equipment including computers, phones, and filing systems.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally lift or move files and office materials.
• Occasional bending, stooping, or standing may be required.
• May require travel for business or training purposes.

Work Environment:

• Work performed in a professional office setting.
• Must comply with all organizational safety procedures and policies.
• Regular collaboration with accounting, finance, and cross-functional teams.

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

Acknowledgement:

I have read this job description (or had it read to me) and I fully understand all my job duties and responsibilities. I am able to perform the duties and responsibilities as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand that my job duties and responsibilities may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my location or department and if so I will be required to perform such additional duties and responsibilities. If I have any questions about job duties not specified on this description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the Human Resources staff.