Accounting Manager

Vermont Information Processing is the country's leading provider of software solutions for the beverage industry. We craft the technology that assists in every part of a beverage's journey from its creator to your glass!  For over 50 years VIP's success has been driven by the relationships we've built with our beverage customers and partners. We work to solve their mission-critical problems, provide innovative solutions for their businesses and never stop reimagining ways that we can help them succeed.  

VIP is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team. This position plays a crucial role in overseeing the accounting activities of the department. This individual will manage the accounting staff, ensuring accurate financial reporting, billing, collections, and budget preparation. The role requires strong supervisory and management skills, as well as proficiency in accounting software and financial reporting standards. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, seasoned professional looking for the opportunity to lead a well-established team.

Position Type: Full Time. This position will report to our office headquarters in Colchester, VT 5 days/week.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manage an accounting staff of eight who are responsible for financial reporting, billing, collections, payroll, and budget preparation.
• Assist in recruiting and hiring accounting staff and conduct performance evaluations.
• Coordinate training programs for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
• Handles the preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Handles the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
• Audits accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
• Presents recommendations to management on process improvements to streamline accounting practices.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in accounting and depreciation software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Eight years or more of related accounting experience required.

Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance
• Vision and Dental Expense Reimbursement
• 401k and Profit Sharing
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• On-site Child Care Center (VT)
• On-site Fitness Center (VT)
• On-site Health Clinic (VT) 
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Combined Time Off and Floating Holidays
• Flexible Schedule 

All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

VIP offers the unique opportunity to become a valued member of an industry-leading organization. We provide a great work environment and benefits that support a healthy work/life balance, as well as growth opportunities and a generous retirement plan that support a stable future. Consistently named one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont, our goal is to offer an atmosphere that you can look forward to being a part of every day.