Accounting ManagerDreisbach has been serving our customers with the pride and integrity of a family-owned company for over 50 years. The tradition of excellence that was started by the company's founders is reflected by our deeply rooted commitments to superb customer service, reliability, innovation, agility and quality of our employees. We offer customized cold supply chain solutions to meet our customer's individual needs.We're looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team.The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
This role serves as both an accounting leader and a systems owner, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of automated accounting processes while maintaining full compliance with GAAP, tax, and regulatory requirements.The Accounting Manager maintains the highest level of confidentiality in handling private, proprietary financial reports, payroll data, tax information, family trust records, and LLC financial affairs. This position manages multiple entities, including corporate books, family trusts, and a portfolio of LLCs, requiring exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to navigate complex, multi-entity accounting structures.Salary Range: 130K-160KNo third-party recruiters, please.Accounting & Financial ReportingOversee daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation across multiple entities (corporate, family trusts, and LLCs)Manage month-end and year-end close processesPrepare and review monthly and annual financial statements for all entitiesEnsure accurate classification and recording of all transactions in accordance with GAAPPerform variance analysis and provide meaningful financial insights to senior managementProcess journal entries, adjustment entries, and reclassifications as needed for month-end and year-end closeAccounts Payable & Accounts Receivable ManagementOversee daily AP operations, including invoice expense allocation, credit application reviews, stop-payment processing, and vendor inquiriesReconcile AP/AR subledgers to the general ledger monthlyReview and approve invoice batches, payment runs (checks, ACH, wires) across multiple banking relationshipsManage vendor accounts, including setup, W-9 collection, vendor master file maintenance, and dispute resolutionOversee AR collections process, review AR aging reports, and approve write-offs for bad debt and credit memosCoordinate annual 1099 preparation and IRS filingManage specific vendor portals and payment processesReport unclaimed propertiesPayroll & Benefits AccountingReview biweekly payroll registers and post payroll journal entries and tax entries to the GL for all entitiesReconcile payroll liability accounts monthly and review payroll tax depositsReview quarterly payroll tax returns (941, state) and coordinate annual filingsPerform monthly benefits cost allocations for 401(k), health insurance, dental, vision, life, and workers' compensationManage benefit cost allocations across entitiesReview vacation accrual report on a monthly basisTax Compliance & CoordinationCoordinate the preparation of corporate, LLC, trust, and individual income tax returnsServe as primary contact with external CPA firm, gathering and providing all required financial information to support tax filingsCalculate and file quarterly estimated tax payments for all entitiesPrepare and file property tax returns (Form 571-L) for multiple locationsManage tax extension filings and respond to tax notices from IRS, state, and local authoritiesFile annual diesel fuel tax refund claims (Federal and California), unclaimed property reports, and business license renewalsComplete tax organizers for family members and related trusts as requiredAudit Support & Internal ControlsServe as primary point of contact for external auditorsCoordinate staff to gather all required support documentation and respond to auditor inquiriesCoordinate annual 401(k) audit including payroll data reconciliation with census dataManage 401(k) compliance testing, mandatory distributions, and forfeiture/unallocated plan asset account reviewsMaintain and strengthen internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirementsTeam Leadership & Staff DevelopmentSupervise, mentor, and develop accounting staffSet clear performance expectations and assign responsibilities based on expertise and workloadReview and approve work prepared by staff, including system-generated outputsProvide training on accounting systems, automation tools, and evolving best practicesMaintain a confidential, respectful, calm, and solution-oriented work environmentPromote problem-solving discussions and encourage team engagement and professional growthCollaborate cross-functionally with Operations, HR, and IT teamsBudgeting & Strategic SupportAssist with annual budgeting and forecasting for corporate and subsidiary entitiesSupport management with ad-hoc financial analysis, cash flow management, and decision-makingLead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of accounting operationsDrive standardization and documentation of all accounting processes and procedures