Interim Accounting Manager - REMOTE, SAP Experience Preferred

Vaco is growing and always looking for new talent for our clients. Below is a description of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements that one of our clients is looking for in an Interim Accounting Manager. This role is REMOTE and should last 3-4 months while our client carries out their search, with the possibility of extending longer. Experience using SAP R3 is highly preferred.

Responsibilities:

1. Accounting Manager over daily financial accounting activities & periodic financial reporting.
2. Manage Accounts Receivables (A/R) & Accounts Payable (A/R).
3. Supervise 2 direct reports, who are responsible for Payroll & A/P operations.
4. Assist with tax & regulatory reporting.
5. Fixed asset & inventory accounting.
6. Management of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close, and assistance with year-end audits.
7. Assist in maintaining & improving internal controls over financial processes & systems.
8. Assist in the production of annual budgets and any special financial reporting/analyses at management's request.

Requirements:

1. Minimum of 5 years of experience accounting and financial transaction processing, including performing journal entries & account reconciliations.
2. Strong General Ledger (Balance Sheet & Income Statement) accounting experience.
3. Familiarity with federal, state, and local tax structures and regulations.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and time management skills.
5. Ability to contribute to the evaluation of business vs budget activities on future financial results.
6. Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and analysis skills.
7. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
8. Experience using SAP strongly preferred.
9. Four-year degree in Accounting/Finance & experience leading a team. CPA designation a plus.