Assistant Accounting Manager Job at Kumon North America, Inc.

Kumon North America, Inc. Rutherford, NJ 07070

Why should you consider Kumon? Our mission is inspirational - as an educational services organization, we enable children to achieve their full potential. Our hybrid work schedule (2 days in office; 3 days remote) offers work/life balance. We offer outstanding health benefits, a desirable retirement savings plan, and outstanding paid time off, including 21 paid holidays a year. We provide each associate with professional development funds annually to support their growth.

The Assistant Accounting Manager will be responsible for leading the Accounting team of the Finance Department and all areas of financial reporting, tax, and compliance. This person is responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, best practices, and systems for collecting, analyzing and reporting information. Must have a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Assistant Accounting Manager will advise on budgets, financial strategy, financial reporting, and forecasting. This person will also be responsible for supervising audits and supporting managers across teams with financial procedures.

Requirements:
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) license
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent experience)
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Excel
  • 5-10 years of proven accounting experience required
  • Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Time management, organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities
  • Accounting experience with Canada and or Mexico is preferred but not required
Responsibilities:
  • Prepare the financial statements for the entire company, including the preparation of detailed journal entries and account analyses.
  • Manage and supervise the Finance Department.
  • Ability to manage employees, while multi-tasking large projects.
  • Responsible for hiring, training and developing the team.
  • Maintain and oversee all accounting procedures and processes.
  • Follow and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements.
  • Record and research all financial information for management.
  • Oversee budget reports, preparation of budgets, including the preparation of summary feedback of financial statements variances to budget.
  • Document and interpret complicated financial information for managers senior managers, C-Suite executives.
  • Make recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed and establish proper techniques to discover and prevent fraud.
  • Prepare financial reports for parent company.
  • Prepare all schedules required for the filing of the corporate income tax returns and quarterly estimated tax payments.
  • Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance.
  • Manage all tax examinations conducted by federal, state, or local government agencies.
  • Participate in strategic financial projects including upgrades of the ERP software.
  • Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
Benefits

Kumon has a vested interest in the wellbeing of our associates. We offer a total compensation package including:

  • Quality Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan with generous company match and 2 year vesting schedule
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Commuting Expenses
  • Company Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Company Paid Short and Long Term Disability Plans
  • Plentiful Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
  • Funding of Professional Development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Kumon Tuition Discount
  • Service Award Program
And much more…

  • Please be aware that all eligible associates must satisfy the specific waiting period before enrollment. The waiting period varies according to the state benefit plan guidelines.
Equal Employment Opportunity

Kumon’s policies and programs ensure that all hiring, compensation and other employment decisions are based on individual merit and not on any bias towards ethnicity, age, color, race, marital status, religion, disability or military status. We base our employment decisions upon the qualifications and abilities of each individual.


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