Accounting Manager

Company Description

EPL Georgia, LLC is a specialized manufacturer of motor vehicle parts headquartered in Savannah, Georgia. The company focuses on the production of power lift gate systems, delivering high-quality solutions that meet industry demands. With expertise in automotive technology, EPL Georgia, LLC serves a diverse range of clients. The company is dedicated to innovation and excellence in manufacturing.

Role Description

This is an on-site, part-time position for an Accounting Manager located in Bloomingdale, GA. The Accounting Manager will oversee the preparation, management, and review of financial statements, perform journal entries, and maintain accurate fixed asset records. This role also includes conducting financial analysis, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting the finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks.

Salary starting at $80,000.

Responsibilities

· Develop and manage the company's annual budget and financial forecasts.

· Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports.

· Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis.

· Manage cash flow and working capital to ensure liquidity.

· Conduct cost analysis and support cost reduction initiatives.

· Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.

· Coordinate with external auditors and manage audit processes.

· Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.

· Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic planning.

· Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial alignment with business goals.

· Issuing cash, cheques or bank transfers for employee payments, depending on the business

· Analyzing and reporting on payroll data

· Auditing the payroll to make sure it satisfies all government regulations

· Overseeing and refining payroll procedures as necessary

· Ensuring day-to-day transactions such as accounts payable, cash receipts and accounts receivable,

credit card transactions, and payroll are recorded properly.

· Performing timely and accurate month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., net assets, investments, revenue, expenses, payroll allocations, etc.), ensuring that accounting schedules are updated and accurate.

· Ensuring proper revenue and expense recognition.

· Monitoring cash and investment balances and performing cash flow forecasting.

· Ensuring all finance and accounting operations comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and federal and state laws and regulations.

· Assisting company and individual department heads in developing and monitoring departmental, project, and organizational budget; assisting with monthly financial reporting needs.

· Performing fiscal year-end close activities and assisting with activities and requirements of external auditors.

· Communicating regularly with the finance team at headquarters

· Continually seeking and implementing opportunities to streamline and improve finance and accounting operations through technology, including training staff to better utilize financial and accounting software.

· Other duties as assigned to meet organizational requirements

Education and Training

· Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or relevant field required.

· Master’s degree and/or CPA certification a plus.

Experience

· 4+ years in financial management and accounting

· 2+ years of supervisory experience

Skills and Knowledge

· Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) with expertise in Excel required.

· Sound knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.

· Proficiency and hands-on experience with financial management software (e.g., QuickBooks, ADP Payroll) required.

· Strong understanding of IFRS

· Experience overseeing the annual audit.

· Superior data management and data analysis skills.

· Strong time management and organizational skills.

· SAP experience a plus.