The Accounting Manager will be a key leader of the Petrochoice General Accounting Team, overseeing multiple accounting functions, including but not limited to general accounting and Tax. He / She will provide critical support to the growing organization by ensuring accurate financial data to help drive best business decisions and continually development of new processes to create efficiencies. 

 Include but are not limited to the following. The Company reserves the right to add to, delete, change or modify the essential duties and responsibilities at any time. All work is to be completed with minimum supervision and in accordance with Company standards. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage, organize and plan the activities of growing Tax, and General Accounting Teams
• Oversee month end close process including but not limited to; posting journal entries, financial statement analysis, margin analysis, and accruals.
• Monthly P&L Development, Analysis and Quarterly Presentation
• Complete Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations and Analysis
• Direct and indirect tax oversight - Manages monthly tax returns and day to day tax activity completed by tax team while being a partner to outside tax firms.
• Review monthly fixed asset reconciliation, process and budget.
• Implement and maintain accounting standards and SOX internal control processes while looking for continuous improvement.
• Obtains and maintains a thorough understanding of the financial transactions within the ERP system [Prophet 21]

• Develops and/or improves systems, processes, and policies to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of all Accounting Functions
• Perform a major role in the completion of the year-end financial audit with ‘Big 4’ Firm
• Other special projects and responsibilities as assigned.

• Strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS and inventory accounting
• Complex problem solving – identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Access knowledge a plus.
• Financial Analysis of P&L and Balance Sheet
• SQL and/or data querying experience
• Ethics - treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically.
• Understanding our Corporate values and building them into your daily work and leadership style
• Promote and Respect Diversity and Inclusion
• Ability to maintain a responsive attitude and mindset

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.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.  5+ years of related accounting experience with a demonstrated history of increasing responsibilities.  Public Accounting and/or SOX experience a plus but not required.

Certificates and Licenses:

CPA or CMA preferred, but not required

Language Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, accounting software, and internet software.  History of working with a dual monitor set up or willingness to adapt to it.

Equipment:

None

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work while sitting; use hands; and reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.