Technical Accounting Manager

CBIZ, Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers forward-thinking insights and actionable solutions to help clients anticipate what's next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 10,000 team members across more than 160 locations in 21 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

1.Responsible for overseeing and managing the technical aspects of accounting by:
*Providing GAAP accounting guidance and support to the finance/accounting organization
*Ensuring accounting practices are following US GAAP
*Improving and developing accounting policies and procedures under the direction of the office of Chief Accounting Officer
*Providing necessary training to the accounting team on new accounting policies and procedures
*Assisting in the interpretation and application of accounting standards to unusual and complex transactions and producing related accounting position issue memos
*Updating existing accounting issue memos on a quarterly basis.

2.Participating in special projects involving Corporate Accounting team as needed. An example of such projects:
*Annual goodwill impairment test
*Segment reporting analysis
*Acquisitions and divestitures due diligence, as needed
*VIE accounting and reporting
*Business combination / divestiture accounting, including purchase price allocation, working capital, and Opening Balance Sheet

3.Assisting the external reporting on Form 8-K and Form 10K and 10Q:
*Reviewing assigned sections/footnotes for completeness and accuracy
*Providing GAAP reporting disclosure assistance / updates to team members when needed
*Performing analytical reviews of assigned financial statements or ad hoc analysis of financial results

4.Assisting and participating in internal controls over financial reporting and financial statement audit:
*Performing assigned internal controls and ensure compliance
*Reviewing and developing internal controls over financial reporting as processes and/or procedures change
*Coordinating with internal and external auditors by providing necessary documentation and support for the audit, both SOX and financial.

5.Performing month-end accounting tasks assigned. Such tasks may include:
*Recording journal entries for assigned accounts
*Performing account reconciliations as required
*Assisting the review of quarterly accounting policy and disclosure surveys

6.Performing other ad hoc tasks as requested.

Minimum Qualifications Required

* Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred
* Or High School Diploma (or GED) and 7 years experience in relevant field
* Must have and preserve required licenses
* Proficient use of applicable technology
* Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of an organization, both internally and externally
* Ability to travel as required by business

Preferred Qualifications

* Demonstrates strong knowledge of US GAAP and accounting research abilities.
* Demonstrates the ability to write accounting memos in a professional manner.
* Ability to develop positive working relationships within finance and other departments
* Ability to prioritize time and scheduled tasks, and approach assigned tasks in a logical and efficient manner
* Communicates difficulties in a timely manner
* Works well with diverse team members
* Works independently but consults other members of Finance team when appropriate
* Uses knowledge, experience and common sense in making decisions, dealing with sensitive situations/information and ambiguous information
* Intellectual honesty and integrity

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