Accounting Manager

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. (BCT) is proud to be the leader in shot blast innovation! We are dedicated to our customers, resulting in continuous company growth year over year.

General Description

Under the direction of the Controller, the Assistant Controller is responsible for supporting the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the Company’s financial reporting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This role plays a key leadership function in the month-end close process, financial analysis, audit coordination, insurance and tax compliance support, and oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations.

The position partners cross-functionally with all facets of the organization to ensure accurate financial results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Partners with Controller in the month-end and year-end close processand reporting processes. Responsible for:
  • Application of GAAP principles to month and year end processes, and annual financial reporting.
  • Implement and maintain new GAAP requirements, i.e. ASC 842 requirements
  • Journal entry preparation and review, Account reconciliations and Accruals and estimates.
  • Recording and reconciliation of all Intercompany transactions. Correction of intercompany transactional issues, working with other teams to identify and correct issues.
  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements.
  • Analyze financial results and investigate material variances.
  • Maintain and improve close procedures and documentation.
• Lead and support General Accounting Requirements including:
  • Maintain integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Review transactions for proper accounting treatment and GAAP compliance.
  • Support analysis team with application of proper processes to support accurate cost accounting and manufacturing/project accounting processes.
  • Assist with implementation and monitoring of internal controls.
  • Identify process improvement and automation opportunities within ERP systems.
• Support Controller as liaison for external auditors.
  • Coordinate audit timelines, requests, and deliverables.
  • Prepare and review audit schedules and supporting documentation.
  • Assist in resolving audit findings and implementing recommendations.
  • Maintain audit-ready financial documentation throughout the year.
• Collaborate with team on system conversions and upgrades by providing guidance, instruction and support to team members. With support of Controller, develop and manage accounting department implementation and testing plans.
• Crosstrain and provide inter-departmental support on activities such as: payroll general ledger coding, loading of payroll to the general ledger, benefit invoice reconciliation coordination with Human Resources
• Support Controller in supervising accounts receivable and accounts payable, helping with sales order and project order billing and shipment reconciliation, and accounts payable invoice to product receipt matching entry reconciliation and coding.
• Prepare employee time utilization reports and communication.
• Participate in the preparation of the annual budget process and ongoing forecast process.
• Actively participates in the continuous improvement process by identifying and addressing any opportunities to reduce cost, improve processes and/or overall operations including updating and creating standard operating procedures and other necessary documentation and training.
• Helps drive and support BCT’s Culture, PACT and Core Values

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prior experience in a Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or Assistant Controller position.
• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data using tools such as Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical ability and thorough understanding of computer systems.
• Strong understand and prior application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Problem solving ability to work through complex scenarios and identify and implement positive solutions.
• Detail oriented and demonstrated ability to adapt to a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment.
• Possesses strong math aptitude, work accurately with numbers, good organization skills and time/ priority management skills.
• Good written, verbal communication and collaborative skills
• Proficiency using ERP software, Excel, and other Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.

Education and/or Experience

• REQUIRED - Five plus years of combined experience in public accounting, and a manufacturing environment
• REQUIRED - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting