Accounting Manager

Vortex is the leader in Doors/Security Products, Storefront Glass/Glazing, Access Controls and Material Handling Equipment for Commercial, Industrial and Retail Facilities. These products and services are in high demand for all private and public business sectors from Fortune 500 companies to small and emerging businesses. Our diverse list of products and services allows variety and different challenges every day at Customer's sites while providing solutions to keep them safe and efficient.

Due to our continued expansion and growth, we now have an opportunity for a full-time Accounting Manager at our Headquarters located in Irvine, CA.

Job Summary & Essential Functions:

The following describes in general terms the purpose and scope of the position.

Working collaboratively with various departments, the Accounting Manager will ensure appropriate accounting and internal controls are present and operating effectively across the company. The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations and contributing to the development and implementation of best practices and process improvements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, qualifications, competencies, abilities, and any physical demands if required. Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential requirements of this job.

• Manage all points in the payables and receivables process including invoice receipt, tracking, and maintaining accurate records
• Following company procedures for compliance; coding and processing invoices including distinguishing appropriate accounting period, determining company, branch or division allocation, ensuring proper G/L account codes are used
• Recruit, retain, motivate and develop team to perform with a high level of efficiency and accuracy
• Conduct performance reviews and provide leadership and training to accounting staff
• Collaborate with external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure the timely and accurate payment of company liabilities
• Evaluate systems, processes and procedures; document, recommend and lead implementation of changes for efficiency gains
• Lead role in month and year end close activities, including vendor accruals, journal entries, reconciling accounts, and bank reconciliations
• Monitor all payable and receivable activities in the ERP system
• Ensuring all account aging issues are identified, communicated (especially with respect to month-end and year-end accruals), and resolved in a timely manner
• Performing approval of ACH and wire activity
• Assist Controller and Asst. Controller with external audits including year-end financial and tax audits
• Responsible to research, analyze, and resolve payment discrepancies with vendors
• Investigate outstanding/uncashed checks from vendors
• Ensure vendors are paid within terms, review W-9s for accuracy
• Ensure customer payments are posted accurately and timely
• Responsible for the annual preparation of contractor 1099’s
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience/Education/Training/Certifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess the outlined experience level, education, training, minimum years of experience, product, or industry knowledge plus any certifications to be considered.

• BA degree in Accounting and/or relevant Accounting management experience

Knowledge and Skills

• 8 - 10 years of corporate accounting experience with at least 5 years of accounting management experience, public accounting experience is a plus
• Experience with Dynamics or other ERP systems preferred
• Proven accounting work experience as a manger or supervisor
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
• M&A Experience a Plus

Work Environment and Safety Equipment Required:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances.
• Noise level is moderate in an office environment.