Accounting Manager
Southern Research2 months ago
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OnsiteFull-timeSenior
Summary
Southern Research is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their team in the Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area. The role involves coordinating, implementing, and supervising the financial closing process and ensuring the financial wellness and integrity of the organization.
About the Role
As an Accounting Manager, you will evaluate and improve department controls, manage multiple functions within the finance department, oversee fixed asset management, handle timekeeping and payroll functions, and coordinate external audits. You will also lead financial software upgrades, manage cash flows, and ensure compliance with accounting procedures while mentoring and developing accounting staff.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- 10+ years accounting experience.
- 4+ years management/supervisory experience.
- Certified Public Accountant designation.
- Experience with accounting for U.S. Government contracts and grants and reporting under GASB.
Preferred:
- Master's degree.
- Experience working for a Not-for-Profit.
- Working knowledge of enterprise resource (ERP) systems with emphasis on accounting modules.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Supportive work environment focused on teamwork and collaboration.
Southern Research
Southern Research is a nonprofit, translational scientific research organization with an 80-year legacy of moving science through drug discovery, drug development and environmental health. This legacy includes helping shape modern cancer treatment practices by developing seven FDA-approved cancer drugs and co-creating a COVID-19 vaccine currently in clinical trials. These innovations are made possible because of our greatest assets, our people that move science every day at every level of Southern Research.
Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area