Cost Accounting Manager jobs in Topeka, KS

Summary:

Supervises and coordinates Accounting office staff in day-to-day activities in maintaining the accounting system and providing all necessary financial statements and management reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Supervises all accounting staff.
• Oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue/cash receipts, general ledger, drop and count, payroll, purchasing, and inventory.
• Prepares all periodic financial statements and reports for internal and external requirements.
• Prepares reviews, and verifies for correctness all financial data generated by the accounting staff.
• Reconciles all bank accounts on a monthly basis.
• Maintains and balances the general ledger, and prepares all necessary journal entries as required.
• Provides cash flow analysis including bank account telephone transfer requests and prepares the daily deposit balance log sheet.
• Review the payroll prior to processing.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and monitors budget variances to operating results.
• Reviews and approves invoices for accounts payable processing, including verification of general ledger accounts classifications.
• Maintains corporate wide records for fixed assets. Monitors and reports all obsolete assets and recommends their disposal.
• Assigns special projects to accounting staff as needed.
• Provides written performance evaluations for accounting staff.
• Reviews and approves time cards for accounting department staff.
• Assists internal staff and independent auditors in the preparation of various schedules needed in conjunction with the annual audit.
• Hiring, supervising, and terminating accounting personnel.
• Responsible for distributing reports to gaming commission and gaming inspectors upon request.
• Provides backup for secure keys in the absence of the Comptroller.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manages and coordinates accounting staff in day-to-day activities.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required. Gaming Experience is preferred. Must have thorough knowledge of accounting principles and be competent in the preparation of financial statements and reports. 

Certificates:

CPA preferred.