Accounting Manager

Clear Edge, now part of Parker Hannifin's Industrial Process Division, is looking for an Accounting Manager to lead the businesses Accounting Function.

This position works under the supervision of the Division Controller and works closely with other members of the Finance Team, other Division departments/functions, and Corporate Finance. This position has broad discretion as to details of job responsibilities and assignments of a varied and diverse nature.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation. This position is required to be onsite at our Brooklyn Park Facility in a Hybrid capacity.

• →Provide business partnership to the plant manager and their direct team, with the goal of meeting and achieving plant KPI’s including revenue and net income
• →Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual finance close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting in accordance with US GAAP
• →Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• →Support manufacturing accounting processes, including inventory valuation, cost accounting and variance analysis
• →Oversee accounts payable and supplier payment processes
• →Oversee credit and collections processes
• →Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy and internal controls
• →Provide accounting guidance and training to cross-functional teams
• →Provide coaching and direct management to a staff of 2

• Plant Accounting support
• Preparation of plant statements and reports
• Preparation and review of journal entries
• Preparation and review of monthly account reconciliations
• Ensure internal controls are in place and are being followed
• Maintenance of fixed asset records and related systems
• Finance Security administration
• Corporate Accounting and Tax reporting requirements
• Government reporting requirements
• Division Lean and Lean Accounting initiatives
• Supervise AR and AP processes
• Achieve the Division DSO and AR aging goals
• Interact with customers, PSC’s, field sales, and Division Sales
• Maintain Division Name & Address file and customer credit status
• Work with Corporate Credit on collection strategy for delinquent accounts

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 8 years of professional accounting experience
• 3-5 years of people management experience
• Experience using Microsoft Business Central
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills