Accounting Supervisor/Manager

Astria Solutions Group is looking for an Accounting Supervisor/Manger to run the Accounting and Finance Department of this Schenectady based business.  Astria Solutions Group is the parent company of both docSTAR, a nationally recognized and successful document imaging company, and Computer Professionals International, a regionally based network integration firm.

 

The Accounting Manager’s role is to support the financial accounting and reporting needs of our Schenectady based businesses. The Accounting Manager is responsible for financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting as well as process engineering.  The Accounting Manager will work closely with Senior Management Team to identify, recommend, develop, implement critical reporting solutions and process improvements.  This position reports to the CEO.

 

 General Responsibilities:

n This person will have complete responsibility over the General Ledger and all financial reporting and processes associated .

n Responsible for monthly close including all entries in the general ledger and reporting to the Senior Management Team (monthly actual results, annual budgets and quarterly forecasts)

n Responsible for cash flow management and reporting as well as treasury function involvement.

n Develop sales reports and other operational reports for Division President

n Responsible for accuracy of monthly physical inventory

n Project work; involving consolidations and other finance team special projects

n Responsible for the development of policies, systems, special analytical projects for  business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives.

n Support growth opportunity assessment related to new product and new business opportunities. 

 

 Ideal Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will have an exceptional record of success and examples of the following critical competencies along with the requisite experience and skills as stated above. Above all else, Astria is creating an ownership culture, where our people own problems and solutions as needed..

n Creativity & Innovation: Creates new and imaginative approaches to work-related issues. Identifies fresh approaches and shows a willingness to question traditional assumptions and modes of operation.

n Customer Focus: Ability to demonstrate concern for exceeding immediate and future needs of customers. Responds to customers with a high-level of urgency. Takes personal ownership in ensuring that customer’s expectations are met. Uses customer feedback for continuous development.

n Team-Oriented: Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve audacious goals; energizes people to work together to accomplish great things. Takes ownership for team activities and stretches beyond own personal role and functional area. Masterfully integrates people and resources to achieve high levels of synergy.

n Pro-Activity and Bias for Action: Quickly identifies and acts on opportunities for better results or exceed expectations before being asked or required to do so.  Enjoys working hard. Action oriented and full of energy for things seen as challenging. Seizes opportunities and resolves problems across functions.

n Personal Communication: Ability to accurately select and clearly communicate the most critical messages for organizational success. Delivers messages in an organized and thoughtful manner. Considers the audience when choosing communication methods. Selects and masterfully uses different media to communicate difficult issues and concept to others. Communicates with candor and respect at all times.

n Impact and Influence: Skills to handle difficult situations and ways to arrive at an agreement amongst diverse groups of stakeholders, including difficult customers. Ability to sell ideas to a diverse group using logical explanations and effective negotiation skills. Thinks through and uses influence strategies to achieve agreement or support in the most complex or controversial situations.

Skills Required:

n Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, Master’s degree would be a plus.

n  3+ years (4-5) preferred experience in accounting/finance including experience with financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.

n A good understanding of general ledger and monthly financial close processes, and a practical experience with financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.

n Must be proficient in Excel, and Power Point software programs.

n Good process orientation.

n Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.

n High level of self-motivation, customer orientation and teamwork.

n Keen attention to detail.

n Proven analytical, evaluative and problem-solving abilities.

n Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

n Exceptional customer service orientation.

 

Please submit your a cover letter, including your salary requirements, to Humanresources@docstar.com or fax to (518) 346-3644.