Systems Unlimited, Inc. is hiring: Accounting Manager in Iowa City

Accounting Manager

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Iowa City

Reporting To: Chief Financial Officer

Compensation: $80,000 - $93,000 / year

Description

Systems Unlimited, Inc is looking to hire an Accounting Manager to join our Iowa City administrative team.

The ideal candidate is a team player, an active problem-solver, and open to new ideas. A successful candidate can provide both strategic and operational support to the CFO and work collaboratively with members of the Accounting Department as well as other departments across the agency.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and the general ledger
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in accounting operations
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Coordinate with external auditors and support audit processes with required documentation
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance
• Manage and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance and performance feedback

You will also assist with:

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders
• Other accounting duties as assigned

Requirements

• A four-year degree in accounting or related field is strongly preferred
• Extensive accounting experience, including identifying issues, solving problems, and implementing solutions is required
• Experience using Microsoft Excel for complex tasks and with a variety of accounting systems
• Have successfully managed others and lead a high performing team

This is an salaried, in-office position with regular office hours of Monday-Friday, 8AM - 4:30PM. Occasional travel to outlying service areas may be required.

Benefits

• 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Affordable health, vision, and dental options that provide great coverage.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability coverage.
• Flex plans for medical and daycare expenses
• Excellent paid time off package that starts at 3.5 weeks of PTO per year (increases after two years of service)
• Nine paid holidays
• SUI is a Public Student Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF) qualified employer