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About ISG Technology

At ISG Technology, we're unlocking possibilities for our clients by providing IT services that help drive business growth. We're freeing them from the burdens of day-to-day IT maintenance, securing their networks, protecting their data and helping them design, implement and manage their IT infrastructure. And we've been doing it for over four decades.

Join in on the Success

As part of the Twin Valley Family of Companies and a fourth-generation family business, ISG Technology has grown and evolved into a recognized leader in the Midwest by aligning our success with the long-term success of our clients. We are consistently recognized in CRN’s Top Managed IT Service Providers in the nation, most recently as part of the Security 100 for excellence in managed security offerings.

But all those accolades take second stage to our Customer Satisfaction Scores (CSAT), which have consistently been 97% while our Net Promoter Score is 70, compared to the industry average of 47. If you're the type that takes pride in providing world-class support, you may have what it takes!

Job Summary: Responsible for supporting and supervising daily accounting activities; ensuring that proper accounting and recording of company transactions are performed in an accurate and timely manner. Supports all aspects of general ledger accounting including analysis and reconciliations of both balance sheet and income statement accounts. Develops and maintains the policies and procedures necessary to ensure compliance with rules and regulations and proper system of internal controls.

What you bring to the position:

• You embody and align with our core values and appreciate the strength and stability that comes from working with a values-based company. You appreciate the power and efficiency of consistency in the “ways” we operate.
• You embrace change and have the resilience required to continually improve yourself. You can think creatively and can adapt to evolving situations.
• You understand the need to collaborate with your team members and other departments and that synergy comes from everyone rowing in the same direction.
• You have a strong desire to provide customers with optimum technology solutions and exemplary customer service, and you achieve your goals that you mutually set with your supervisor.
• You are a self-starter who is prepared to develop and execute your plan and deliver on quarterly goals on a consistent basis.
• You take what you do seriously, but you do not take yourself seriously and you know how to have fun in a professional environment. You are humbly confident and use your knowledge to build confidence without being a “know-it-all.”

You successfully fulfill the following essential duties and responsibilities:

You will provide STRATEGIC OVERSITE to the position by:

• Developing and maintaining a system of internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting rules and regulations.
• Developing and maintaining asset recordkeeping in accordance with accounting rules and regulations.
• Maintaining inventory recordkeeping in accordance with accounting rules and regulations.
• Managing property tax reporting requirements.
• Maintaining a documented system of accounting policies and procedures while managing any outsourced accounting functions.
• Seeking opportunities to implement new processes, products, and system technology to meet operational objectives, including automating recurring department tasks.
• Developing and maintaining financial software used by the company.

You will utilize your ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS to efficiently:

• Perform all tasks associated with the general ledger; including but not limited to, entering monthly journal entries, executing monthly closing of general ledger, producing financial statements, bank reconciliations, inventory reconciliations, intercompany accounting and reconciling general ledger related accounts.
• Produce month-end financial reporting package and any management reporting to support business leaders.
• Analyze and explain actual vs. budget operating performance.
• Perform monthly sales/use tax return compilation and reporting while ensuring compliance with tax rules and regulations.
• Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly/annual regulatory reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage company cash flow on a daily basis.
• Support company legal/contract review activities.

You will use your PEOPLE MANAGEMENT SKILLS to inspire and coach your team by:

• Overseeing proper recording and interpretation of intercompany accounting activities.
• Overseeing accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

You will use your COLLABORATIVE SKILLS to:

• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Prepares annual operating and capital budgets in partnership with CFO and company leadership; including reviewing and advising on strategies to meet overall goals and objectives.
• Provide input and support financial forecasting activities.
• Support the company by completing other duties as assigned.

You will use your LEADERSHIP SKILLS to:

• Actively manage a team of accounting staff by providing leadership, direction, accountability, objective setting, key performance indicators and support.

As a successful employee, you will demonstrate the following professional skills as you carry out your position:

• Oral Communications – Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills and participate in meetings.
• Written Communications – Write clearly and informatively, edit work for spelling and grammar; present numerical and statistical data effectively and read and interpret written information.
• Customer Service – Respond promptly and courteously to customers’ requests for service and assistance; manage difficult or emotional customer situations.
• Presentation – Deliver business, non-technical, and limited-technical presentations to audiences of 20-150 individuals.
• Leadership – Lead people and get results through others in a positive and inspiring manner.
• Management – Organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ethics – Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work with integrity and ethically; upholds company values.
• Organizational Support – Follow company policies and procedures and complete other duties as assigned.
• Judgment – Include appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Interpersonal Skills – Maintain confidentiality; keep emotions under control; listen well.
• Strategic Thinking – Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals; analyze market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities and adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Planning and organization – Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize or schedule other people and their tasks.
• Professionalism – Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.
• Adaptability – Adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Detail & Task Oriented – Manage and follow through on multiple tasks, items and communications in a timely manner.

Requirements

You will meet the following educational, licensing, certification and work experience requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business and/or CPA required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end/year-end closing experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Prior experience in accounting leadership role.
• Related industry knowledge and experience a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Must have exceptional accounting, data analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have exceptional skills in Microsoft office software (excel, word, outlook).
• Skill in using and maintaining accounting and payroll software.
• Must have managerial skills and be able to function in a supervisory role.
• Must be able to juggle multiple projects and recurring tasks while meeting all deadlines.
• Knowledge of state and federal financial reporting laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of financial reporting and analysis.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Skill in operating various office equipment such as personal computer, copier, fax, and telephone systems.
• Ability to keep data, files, and all other company information confidential.
• High degree of integrity and honesty.

You will follow the ISG Technology Core Values:

1. Humor & Fun - We enjoy spending time with each other, collaborating and sharing what makes us unique.
2. Lead by Example - Always taking initiative, acting responsibly and demanding excellence from ourselves.
3. Resilience - Change is inevitable. We embrace it. And we use it to drive creativity and innovation.
4. “Team First” Initiative - Proactively helping one another, taking individual accountability for the success of the whole team.
5. Continuous Improvement - Daily improvement matters. Bold ideas move us forward.

You are able to work in the following environmental and working conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and phone.
• Work in a general office environment.
• Travel to client and prospect locations with varying conditions.
• You have mental stability and emotional intelligence that enables you to meet all the requirements and qualifications of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation.