Senior Accounting Manager

Join our team of industry leaders! Be part of our success story!
Join us for an exciting opportunity to have influence, in a stable, growing organization. We currently are looking to add a full-time Senior Accounting Manager to our team at our Northeast Philadelphia, PA facility. At Kingsbury, we operate with a shared purpose of creating the best product in our field while maintaining a healthy relationship with work.
Who we are:
Kingsbury, Inc. was founded in 1912 and is the leader in the design and manufacture of tilt-pad fluid film thrust and journal bearings for all types of rotating machinery, with thousands of installations worldwide. The Company is comprised of a Corporate office (Philadelphia, PA), two (2) manufacturing facilities (Philadelphia, PA and Oshkosh, WI) and two (2) repair and service facilities (Philadelphia, PA and Yuba City, CA) located in the United States. In addition, Kingsbury has one (1) manufacturing facility located in Göttingen Germany.
Why work at Kingsbury?
Company Paid Vision and Dental
Health Club Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Proven record of promoting from within
Competitive vacation for new hires
Team Environment
And many more reasons to come work with us!
Job Purpose:
A highly motivated Senior Accounting Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing the accounting functions and leading a small team. The Senior Accounting Manager will manage development, implementation, and maintenance of one or more accounting functions including journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue reconciliation, and cash flows in accordance with generally accepted accounting policies and procedures. A successful candidate will be detailed oriented, able to manage team members and deadlines, and have a continuous improvement mindset.
As the Senior Accounting Manager, the team member will:
Oversee the general ledger accounting functions of the division.
Oversee and review accounts payable functions to include but not limited to invoice approval, posting and billing, weekly check generation, cash applications, and collections.
Perform monthly reconciliations (cash, inventory, statements, etc.) to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all financial transactions.
Perform year-end Syteline (ERP) maintenance related to A/P, A/R, GL, and payroll.
Coordinates and lead audits in addition to performing other financial related duties as required.
Oversees statutory compliance with all tax and reporting requirements.
Leads a small staff of accounting and payroll employees with the responsibility of mentoring and developing team members in addition to fostering their professional growth and advancement.
Provides financial support to Sr. Leadership as required to include presentations and Board material preparation.
Develop, modify, and follow all standard operating procedures in the Finance area.
Coach and guide associates on error resolution and drive best practices.
Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested.
Work with CFO on insurance renewals.
Other duties as assigned.
Abilities and Other Skills:
Language: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
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.
Lifting: Up to 10 pounds under 1/3 of the time.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
There are supervisory responsibilities for this job with one subordinate supervisor reporting to this job and two employees reporting to the subordinate supervisor.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four‐year college or university with seven plus years progressive accounting experience including at least two years of experience in a managerial role.
Required Skills/Experience:
Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work independently and/or with a team having solid communications skills.
Strong attention to detail, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Significant experience in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
Preferred Experience/Education:
Experience with an ERP system (accounting and costings areas) - Infor -Syteline a plus.
Current CPA Certification or master's degree is a plus.
Kingsbury, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.