Accounting Manager

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The Accounting Manager is responsible for performing accounting related duties that support Highspring’s growth and strategic goals. The Accounting Manager may carry out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas including, monthly close process and the supervision of accounting staff. 

Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Serve as point communication person for select Highspring entities 
• Review monthly producer commission expense calculations, review and distribute monthly financial statements, arrange financial review conference calls, and handle miscellaneous needs and requests 
• Manage the monthly close process by overseeing all tasks and executing changes updates and changes 
• Ensure timely compliance of deadlines and accurate reporting of financial information 
• Complete and review monthly account reconciliations  
• Recognize and solve payroll and commission issues 
• Supervise accounting staff in journal entry recording and expense allocation, completion of account reconciliations, review of financial statements, and calculation of producer commission expense   

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Desired Competencies:  

• Ensures accountability- Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Decision quality- Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Plans and aligns- Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborates- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Drives engagement- Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Balances stakeholders- Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiples stakeholders.
• Communicates effectively- Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Organizational savvy- Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
• Optimizes work processes- Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. 

Required Education and Experience:  

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in accounting 
• Minimum six years experience in accounting 
• Microsoft office suite experience, including advanced Excel experience required  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• CPA certification
• NetSuite experience
• BlackLine experience  

Location: In office. 

Hybrid/Remote option may be considered with Management approval. 

Travel Requirements:  

Less than 25%  

Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

Frequent: Sitting, walking, eye/hand/foot coordination and repetitive motion

Occasional: Standing and bending 

Infrequent: Lifting up to 10 pounds 

Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. 

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Highspring believes that the following salary range reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure to be between $120,000 and $150,000. The individual may also be eligible for a variety of bonus and financial incentives based on individual and company performance.