Accounting Manager

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· This Hands on role is functionally both FP&A and accounting, with approximately a 70/30 split, respectively.
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial records in accordance with company policy and GAAP.
Guide transactional processing to include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll as applicable.
Work closely with Controller in the preparation and distribution of period financial statements.
Complete period balance sheet reconciliation activity to confirm ledger accuracy.
Monitor all general ledger activity to confirm accuracy of postings and promptly respond to any changes deemed necessary.
Review expense payments including purchase card activity to confirm accuracy, procedures, and approval controls are adhered to.
Ensure capital expenditures are properly controlled and accounted for and savings investment projects validated.
Oversee the maintenance of Distribution Center financial records and the publication of financial statements.
Interprets and analyzes financial reports and prepare recommendations concerning operation results to General Manager and Director and Senior Director, Supply Chain Finance.
Participates in development and publication of daily, weekly, period, and quarterly financial reporting schedules.
Interact with operational department managers regarding budget activity and actual results.
Routinely collaborates with retail and distribution management and provides information and assistance as required.
Provide ad/hoc reporting as requested by Controller or operational management areas.
Perform Distribution Center analyses and studies for projects as required including all major outside wholesalers.
Establishes and maintains accounting policies to affect adequate accounting controls to safeguard Company assets.
Coordinates all budgeting and forecasting activities for the distribution center.
Interfaces with the corporate and retail finance departments to coordinate the accounting and financial analysis activities of the Distribution Center.
Partner with Inventory Control area on financial controls and associated reporting of activity.
Communicate with vendors to answer questions and provide back up to payment and deduction activity where needed.
Develop staff members for future opportunities and as potential position succession alternatives.
Qualifications: The following are preferred or desired unless specifically stated :
4-year college degree in Finance or Accounting required.

MBA or CPA is considered a plus.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting, reporting, financial planning and analysis experience with a Fortune 500 Company.
At least 2 years’ experience in a manager or supervisory role.
Major consumer products or distribution industry experience preferred.
Ability to think strategically and identify/execute appropriate action plans.
Strong analytical and investigative research skills.
Strong understanding of inventory system and how it relates to financial reports.
Strong supervisory skills and ability to work with and though others to achieve desired results.
Excellent project management and resource prioritization skills.

Ability to develop realistic timelines and deliver results.
Strong analytical skills to develop business proposals, including NPV and IRR analysis and experience in new business development, productivity analysis.
Strong computer skills including Word, Access, PowerPoint, SQL, Hyperion and Essbase, with advanced skills in Excel.
Ability to solve information storage and retrieval problems and build complex Excel financial reports from scratch.
High degree of initiative and results orientation.
Must excel in a fast-paced, high volume production operation with tight deadlines and high customer service expectations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Good interpersonal skills and desire to be a team player.
Travel Requirements: Less than 5%.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $82,000.00
– $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
Do you have experience on Oracle Cloud?
How many years of AP posting, ledger posting reviews and data skills experience do you have?
Education:
Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
SQL: 1 year (Preferred)
advanced Excel reporting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
CPA (Preferred)
Work Location:
One location
Work Remotely:
No