JOB DESCRIPTION                 Effective Date:                    


TITLE:	GENERAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER	


SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

Directs and organizes all general accounting activities and accounting staff.  Prepares accounting and financial reports and ensures accurate accounting systems and recordkeeping.


MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.	Maintains the general ledger and all related accounts with proper documentation and records of all company transactions; reviews entries to the general and subsidiary ledgers to assure accuracy and compliance with the company's and established accounting principles; controls all changes to chart of accounts.  Responsible for monthly and year end closing of the general ledger including preparation of journal entries.  

2.	Responsible for maintaining computerized accounting system, backup control, assisting other accounting staff with questions and printing of computer generated reports and statements.  

3.	Administers preparation of interim, year-end and comparative financial reports;  performs and provides analysis of current results to prior periods and/or budget.  Prepares required government reports as directed by the controller and responds to inquiries as necessary.

4.	Stays current with developments, practice trends and promulgations in the accounting profession; monitors accounting systems and recommends new or revised policies and procedures.

5.	Assists the Controller in training and management of accounting clerks. 

6.	Prepares monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts; verifies accuracy of bank statements and resolve questions or problems; maintains integrity of cash balances and cash flow systems.

7.	Responsible for review and preparation of payroll records and processing of payroll checks and reports by outside payroll service. 

8.	Maintains fixed asset records and control; determines depreciation terms/rates to apply to capitalized items;  prepares property tax returns for review by Controller.

9.	Assists the Controller in coordination of year end audit and preparation of schedules and documents for independent auditors.

10.	Maintain other accounts and performs other accounting duties as required or as requested by the Controller.


ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports directly to the Controller.  Assists in supervision of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Clerks.