Below are the 10 Accounting Managers with a variety of industries & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides accounting, bookkeeping and payroll support professionals who know your industry and your systems on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

What possibilities can recruiting an accounting manager who served health services organizations create for you? Software knowledge consists of Oracle-PeopleSoft HR & Payroll system, Advantage online accounting system, Microsoft Great Plains accounting system, SAP and other technologies. Technical skills also include using Adaptive budget system. Besides holding a Bachelor of Science in Administration (major in international accounting), the executive has a Master of Accounting and Financial Management degree.

Responsibilities as accounting manager included managing the preparation of accounts payable postings and journal entries, intercompany billings, service fee allocations, reconciliation of the general ledger accounts to source documentation, and other tasks/ processes relevant to an accounting close. Review was done on tasks and processes relevant to financial accounting close. Additional tasks included generating and reviewing for accuracy of financial statements as well as supplemental information; highlighting to management potential issues relating to expenses, account balances, or cash flow.

The job also called for analyzing financial information, calling attention to trends and making recommendations, as needed. Assistance was given with preparing monthly and quarterly grant expenditure reporting deadlines. Part of the job was ensuring that finance and accounting process documentation was in place to help establish a repository for all documentation. Work also involved assisting with technical accounting, including timely identification/ compliance with evolving accounting guidance, appropriate research/ resolution, and documentation. In addition to maintaining, documenting or tracking royalty schedules, as needed, procedures were recommended to ensure efficiency and accuracy within the department. The individual managed financial systems, including having implementations and upgrades, as needed.a

How can a manager of accounting with leadership, organizational and problem solving skills supplemented by proficient knowledge in technology, effective project management processes and strong work ethic match the needs of your organization? Highlights of qualifications include experience in Lawson software implementations, trainings, go-lives and system user support.

As a manager of accounting for a network of community-owned healthcare systems, a main function was to co-lead a skip upgrade of the Lawson Software system from 8.0.3 to 9.0. The management of a customer and technical support department for all accounting systems was also performed. Other tasks were composed of co-leading the implementation of Lawson PSA which included Time and Expense, LBI and ProcessFlow. This specialist also developed various reports and uploads via MS Access and Lawson MS Add-Ins.

While employed in an academic medical center, working successfully with a team to clean and load the database, perform system tests, train employees in seven separate facilities and implement Lawson software were some of the key duties completed. Additional responsibilities involved working with other team members to create training manuals as well as managing end-user accounting system support in all facilities.

What contributions could an accounting manager with work experience in manufacturing and telecommunications industries bring to your organization? Hands-on software and technical skills include SAP, Oracle, MS Office Suite, XP, MAS 90, MAS ERP 200 accounting software and Hyperion.

Acting as an accounting manager for a manufacturing company, main function was to ensure the integrity and accuracy of ERP accounting systems (SAP, Oracle and Hyperion). Being responsible for month-end closing process for one manufacturing site including A/R, A/P, cash, inventory etc. was also one of the tasks performed. An additional duty involved being responsible for appropriate financial statements preparation (balance sheet, profit and loss, etc.).

Serving in a telecommunication company as an accounting and finance manager, part of the job was to oversee daily accounting operations such as A/R, A/P, cash management, inventory management and the like. Other responsibilities were managing month-end closing, financial statement preparation and analysis, financial budgeting and planning, cash forecasting as well as variance analysis and cost control.

What can your organization gain with the help of an accounting manager/controller with experience in a healthcare system? Technical skills cover PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Oracle and Sage 50/Peachtree. Educational background includes Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Accounting. This individual is a Certified Public Accountant.

Reporting to the vice president of corporate finance and being responsible for creating and managing the accounting staff in the for-profit division of the health care system was one of the main duties. Functions covered managing the profit and loss for several business units for the health care system, in excess of $125M in annual revenue, as well as supervising the inter-organization billing process and month end close to include balance sheet and P&L account reconciliations. All month-end journal entries were reviewed for accuracy and compliance to month-end close procedures. The job involved collaborating with department managers to forecast and develop annual operational and capital budgets, $125M and $17M respectively.

Notable tasks included analyzing monthly department budget variances and reporting results to the department including senior management. Key roles involved partnering with department leadership to evaluate budget variances, re-evaluate and establish plan to realign department projections, along with calculating weekly A/P payments and daily cash needs for several business units, totaling up to $30M per month. Other duties consisted of coordinating and supporting the annual external audit for all affiliates. For-profit consolidated financial results were presented at the quarterly board of directors meeting. Managing and maintaining $36M of fixed assets by project and calculating the associated depreciation were additional responsibilities.

Does hiring an accounting manager who worked in the shipping, financial services and real estate industries match the needs of your company? This Accounting graduate is technically knowledgeable in Lawson (Billing & Revenue, Activities, and General Ledger Modules), Microsoft Dynamic SL (Solomon; all modules including Project Controller), Hyperion Web Analysis Studio, Serengeti Tracker, MAS 90, and other tools. Assets also include having experience in preparing tax projections and year end returns, as well as generating monthly financial reports and performing budget analysis.

As part of a management firm specializing in the shipping industry, this manager of accounting was responsible for coordinating with Finance Shared Services function to ensure accurate financial data, accurate accruals, and proper classification/reclassification of expenditures. In addition to overseeing A/R and identifying operational/accounting deficiencies to resolve accordingly, the job called for handling the Lawson Activities Ledger and updating all funding authorizations to determine the proper structure of the activity. Monthly financial statements were also reviewed for completeness and accuracy.

Working in the same company as a supervisor for accounting services, responsibilities were preparing and tracking budgets for various contracts. Other tasks were playing a key role in the bidding process for new government contracts by preparing pricing models and supporting schedules, as well as refining accounts receivable with past due reporting process to reflect business structure, facilitating operational cash generation.

Would a detail-oriented accounting manager who worked in manufacturing, construction and cosmetic industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment involves Bachelor of Business Administration with concentration in Human Resources Management and Master of Accounting & Financial Management. Computer software knowledge includes Sage 300 ERP, QuickBooks, ACCPAC Accounting, MIP Accounting-Non-Profit Pro Series, Peachtree Accounting, Foundation Accounting, ExakTime, ADP-PC/Payroll for Windows, ReportSmith, Total Source, eTime and Great Plains.

Some accomplishments included creating and maintaining master item numbers in Sage 300 ERP, as well as creating monthly broker sales commissions report, including reconciling the Sage 300 ERP generated report with payment received from customers and payments made to brokers. Part of the job was to perform periodic system updates in Sage 300 ERP, as well as assist the controller with directing the accounting functions of the plant. These functions included ensuring that the plant’s internal controls and implemented SOX compliance procedures were maintained, as well as ensuring the appropriate flow of information from order entry to shipping, to customer invoicing.

Shared expertise by developing and implementing effective accounting, financial, payroll, and administrative policies or systems that helped saving for the company over $5,000 in payroll and administrative expenses in first year. This specialist successfully converted accounting software from QuickBooks to Foundations Software for Construction, as well as successfully implemented new ExakTime time and attendance system. Additional responsibilities were managing and performing in-house bi-weekly payroll for over 50 employees using Foundations and ExakTime software.

What can your organization gain with the help of an accounting manager with experience in manufacturing, chemical and insurance industries, who is also proficient in Epicor, Hyperion and JD Edwards? Technical skills cover Epicor, Hyperion and JD Edwards. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Business Administration, Majors in Accounting and Management; Minor in English. This specialist is a Certified Management Accountant.

One of the main duties of this accounting manager included preparing month-end financials for two manufacturing companies using percentage of completion method. A staff of eight in two states was supervised. This individual managed the software implementation team for the new ERP Epicor.

Notable tasks included supervising the month-end closing for nine businesses with over 300 employees with staff of three accountants with over 80M in assets, in addition to decreasing the closing process time by 300%. Accomplishments covered reducing banking fees by 30% and reducing inventory by 15% in six months. Key roles involved managing the annual budgets and annual external audit, in addition to proposing 12 month forecasts. An additional duty consisted of reporting directly to the board of directors. Skills involved processing month-end closing including inventory valuation, journal entries, financial packages, consolidation and special account analysis, in addition to preparing the work order cost analysis of top selling parts. Supervising purchasing, accounts payable, IT and administration areas, along with absorbing controller duties when the position was eliminated were efficiently managed. Completing all corporation financial reporting was done through Hyperion and multiple system implementations in JD Edwards.

Is impacting your organization with an accounting manager who worked in moving, legal services and telecommunications industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Associate in Business Management with concentration in Accounting and Bachelors in Business Management with concentration in Accounting. Software knowledge involves QuickBooks.

While employed in telecom company as an accounting director, responsibilities included processing of all incoming vendor invoices which included all general ledger coding, entering into QuickBooks and processing weekly checks, as well as applying all customer payments and making daily deposits. Other jobs entailed completing weekly invoicing to clients, processing bi-weekly payroll, completing all monthly, quarterly, year-end taxes, generating W-2 forms for employees, and working with CPA to finalize year-end taxes.

Part of the job as an accounting manager in a moving and storage solutions company was to process all accounts payable for the parent company and the 4 subsidiary companies on a daily basis, reconcile bank statements monthly, create interstate billings weekly, and process monthly financial statements for 2 subsidiary companies. This professional has provided research in needed areas of the other 2 companies and created general ledger journal entries as needed.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of an accounting manager with experience in maritime services, insurance and business services industries? Technical competencies involve MS Dynamics AX, Sage MAS 90, Sage MAS 200, QuickBooks, Accpac, Sage 50/Peachtree Accounting, ADP PCPW Payroll (eTime, ezLaborManager and HR Profile), Paychex Payroll, ADP ReportSmith, Crystal Reports and MS FRx Financial Report Writer. Educational background includes an AA Degree.

Serving in a maritime services company, one of the main functions consisted of converting from an in-house system to Microsoft Dynamics AX. Records were cleaned up due to mismanagement of prior ownership. Identifying operational shortfalls affecting financial reporting was part of the duties competently performed on an ongoing basis. This specialist hired the staff and implemented changes to correct shortfalls. The new accounting system was cleaned up after a disastrous conversion. Redesigning the chart of accounts for proper transaction recording was also accomplished. All day to day bookkeeping and accounting functions were efficiently completed. The position entailed special projects and assistance wherever required.

Responsibilities included conducting accounting, human resource, payroll, benefit and reporting operations. Maintaining the Sage MAS 90/200 accounting system was part of the duties. A key role included converting chart of accounts from two to four segments to better capture costs. Designing management reports and public financial statements comprised other functions. The payroll system was converted from Paychex to ADP including electronic time gathering.

Would hiring an accounting manager with industry experience in IT solutions, restaurant and hospitality fit in your organization? Educational background involves Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Accounting, and Major in Business Administration. Software experience includes Peachtree 2008 (now known as Sage 50), Sage MAS 90 (now known as Sage 100), Cougar Mountain Fund Accounting, QuickBooks Tax, Great Plains, TurboTax and Trutime Time Keeping Software. Core competencies involve Accounts Payable and Receivable; Payroll and Employee Benefit Plans; Financial Budgeting and Analysis as well as Tax Reporting and Filing.

Acting as accounting manager, some of the tasks were converting Great Plains DOS accounting software to Peachtree 8.0 and setting up Peachtree software to meet new direction of business. This accounting manager integrated Tigerpaw software with Peachtree to eliminate double entry and more efficiently manage inventory through an automated process. Additional responsibilities were completing the accounting process including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, job costing, bank reconciliation, financial statements and more, apart from administering and maintaining employee benefits; generating accurate commission statements; and managing vacation calendars.

While working in a restaurant, some of the duties were setting up the accounting system when the business opened in 2005, as well as managing the entire accounting system including payroll, accounts payable, financials, and bank reconciliation. Part of the job was to manage service tickets, installs, and billing from start to finish. Answering phones, helping in service department, and performing other roles as needed were other accomplished tasks.