Dreisbach has been serving our customers with the pride and integrity of a family-owned company for over 50 years. The tradition of excellence that was started by the company's founders is reflected by our deeply rooted commitments to superb customer service, reliability, innovation, agility and quality of our employees. We offer customized cold supply chain solutions to meet our customer's individual needs.
We're looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team.
The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This role serves as both an accounting leader and a systems owner, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of automated accounting processes while maintaining full compliance with GAAP, tax, and regulatory requirements. This position manages multiple entities, including corporate books, family trusts, and a portfolio of LLCs, requiring exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to navigate complex, multi-entity accounting structures.
Salary Range: 130K-160K
No third-party recruiters, please.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounting & Financial Reporting
Oversee daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation across multiple entities (corporate, family trusts, and LLCs)
Manage month-end and year-end close processes
Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements for all entities
Perform variance analysis and provide meaningful financial insights to senior management
Process journal entries, adjustment entries, AP/AR accruals, and reclassifications as needed for month-end and year-end close
Payroll & Benefits Accounting
Review biweekly payroll registers and post payroll journal entries and tax entries to the GL for all entities
Reconcile payroll liability accounts monthly and review payroll tax deposits
Review quarterly payroll tax returns (941, state) and coordinate annual filings
Perform monthly benefits cost allocations for 401(k), health insurance, dental, vision, life, and workers' compensation
Manage benefit cost allocations across entities
Review vacation accrual report and cash flow forecast on a monthly basis
Tax Compliance & Coordination
Coordinate the preparation of corporate, LLC, trust, and individual income tax returns
Serve as primary contact with external CPA firm, gathering and providing all required financial information to support tax filings
Calculate and file quarterly estimated tax payments for all entities
Prepare and file property tax returns (Form 571-L) for multiple locations
Manage tax extension filings and respond to tax notices from IRS, state, and local authorities
File annual diesel fuel tax refund claims (Federal and California), unclaimed property reports, and business license renewals
Complete tax organizers for family members and related trusts as required
Audit Support & Internal Controls
Serve as primary point of contact for annual external 401k audit
Coordinate staff to gather all required support documentation and respond to auditor inquiries
Coordinate annual 401(k) audit including payroll data reconciliation with census data
Manage 401(k) compliance testing, mandatory distributions, and forfeiture/unallocated plan asset account reviews
Team Leadership & Staff Development
Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff
Set clear performance expectations and assign responsibilities based on expertise and workload
Review and approve work prepared by staff, including system-generated outputs
Provide training on accounting systems, automation tools, and evolving best practices
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, HR, and IT teams
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA designation preferred
Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory/people management responsibilities
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH)
Proven experience with multi-entity accounting environments
Strong analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills
Ability to handle sensitive financial data with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion
Successful candidates will be required to pass a background check and post offer, pre-employment drug screen
PREFERRED
Experience with cloud-based ERP and accounting platforms (e.g., Great Plains/Dynamics GP, Sage, NetSuite)
Background in corporate and individual tax preparation, 1031 exchanges, and audit support
Experience with 401(k) plan administration, compliance testing, and benefit cost allocation
Industry experience relevant to real estate, warehousing, logistics, or freight operations a plus
Benefits
Benefits package includes vacation, sick leave, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life/disability and 401k (optional).
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, physical disability, mental disability, genetic characteristics, military or veterans' status, medical condition as defined under state law or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law.
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No third-party recruiters, please.
