Air Lift Company
Accounting Manager Job at Air Lift Company in Lansing
Air Lift Company, Lansing, MI, US, 48900
Accounting Manager
Air Lift, a third-generation family owned company, was founded in 1949 in Lansing, Michigan. Air Lift supplies the automotive aftermarket with load assist products and performance suspensions for show and track. Our goal is to consistently provide products and services that meet and exceed customer's requirements and expectations. We do this by recruiting top talent and retaining them through our commitment to professional development and preservation of our culture.
General Position Information
Position Title:
Accounting Manager
Business Unit:
Accounting
Reports to:
Controller
Effective Date:
8/14/2025
Updated on:
8/21/2025
Span of Control:
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounting Clerk
Job Description Summary
Highly skilled and experienced Accounting Manager to help lead our accounting department. Responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. The Accounting Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial statements, managing the monthly and annual close processes, and implementing robust financial controls. This position requires a strong leader with exceptional analytical skills, a deep understanding of GAAP, and the ability to mentor and develop a team.
Essential Duties
Essential results-based duties
Management
Air Lift, a third-generation family owned company, was founded in 1949 in Lansing, Michigan. Air Lift supplies the automotive aftermarket with load assist products and performance suspensions for show and track. Our goal is to consistently provide products and services that meet and exceed customer's requirements and expectations. We do this by recruiting top talent and retaining them through our commitment to professional development and preservation of our culture.
General Position Information
Position Title:
Accounting Manager
Business Unit:
Accounting
Reports to:
Controller
Effective Date:
8/14/2025
Updated on:
8/21/2025
Span of Control:
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounting Clerk
Job Description Summary
Highly skilled and experienced Accounting Manager to help lead our accounting department. Responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. The Accounting Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial statements, managing the monthly and annual close processes, and implementing robust financial controls. This position requires a strong leader with exceptional analytical skills, a deep understanding of GAAP, and the ability to mentor and develop a team.
Essential Duties
Essential results-based duties
Management
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and payroll.
- Manage the monthly closing processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accurate reporting.
- Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations and other financial transactions.
- Banking transactions
- Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner and properly supported
- Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable
- Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly
- Process payroll in accurate and timely manner
- Ensure bank reconciliations are completed
- Ensure required debt payments are made on a timely basis
- Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
- Ensure adequate internal controls
- General Ledger transactions
- Assist in the issuance of monthly financial statements
- Provide financial analyses as needed
- Provide assistance to the Controller during the annual external audit
- Assist in local, state and federal reporting requirements and tax filings
- Coordinate other 3rd party audits (workers comp, sales and use tax, general liability, etc.) as necessary
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Experience in an accounting role, with management experience
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.