Accounting Manager position

An Accounting Manager position that works under the guidance of the Corporate Controller. Analyzes and verifies internal consistency, completeness, and accuracy of accounting records. Applies GAAP principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial spreadsheets. Requires familiarity with a variety of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures. Supervisors accounting department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervises staff accountants: supports, trains and assists with questions.

Works with controller to process and distribute monthly financial statements to the stores.

Reconciles and monitors assigned general ledger accounts on a monthly and annual basis. Ensures accuracy of

assigned general ledger accounts; provides general ledger analysis. Reviews GL account reconciliations of direct reports.

Reviews and revises monthly warehouse billing statement to ensure transactions post to correct general ledger accounts and accounting period; communicates with retail store employees to resolve accounting related questions.

 Prepares, enters, and processes various journal entries; audits supporting documentation. Reviews journal entries

from direct reports. Reviews posting batches and AP batches.

 Over sees staff that codes and prepares daily retail store accounts receivable and sales transactions for entering and

processing in financial system; ensures accuracy of information posting to correct general ledger accounts and accounting period; assist staff in communicating with retail store employees to resolve accounting related questions.

Over sees preparing, entering, and processing monthly A/P and A/R statements to post in financial system; including monitoring transactions until paid/received through the warehouse billing statement.

Works with controller at year end to complete annual CPA Review and all year end closing responsibilities.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

 Prepares a Back-up training for vacation and leave support

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises a staff of 4. Responsible for time card approvals, schedules, and quarterly reviews.

Skill Areas

An employee must be capable in each of the areas listed below to successfully learn and perform the responsibilities of this position. Competency in each of these areas is required at the time of hire.

Detail and Accuracy Orientation - The ability to attend to and verify the accuracy and completeness of detailed information. This includes the ability to identify missing and inconsistent information or data. This includes looking for ways to improve and promote quality of work and thoroughness.

Communication Skills - The ability to communicate information clearly and politely (both verbally and in writing) while ensuring that the quality and content of the message are relevant to the circumstances. This also includes the ability and willingness to carefully listen to others by asking appropriate questions and avoiding interruptions.

Planning and Organizing - The ability to set priorities, plan and coordinate work activities, and obtain and manage resources so that work is accomplished efficiently. This includes follow-up action when appropriate.

Multi-tasking - The ability to prioritize and perform two or more tasks simultaneously or shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information. This includes strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure

Problem Analysis and Resolution - The ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner through a logical review of relevant information, and bring issues to the attention of the supervisor when appropriate.

Resilience - The ability to adapt to and work effectively under pressure. This includes the ability to work through challenges and adjust to changes at work.

Analytical - The ability to synthesize complex or diverse information and have sound analytical skill. This includes using intuition and experience to complement data, analyzing financial reports and accounting records, working with mathematical concepts, and applying concepts such as fractions, percentages and ratios to practical situations. High level of excel experience including pivot tables.

Teamwork - The ability to balance team and individual responsibilities. This includes giving and welcoming feedback, contributing to building a positive team spirit, and supporting everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Customer Service Orientation - The willingness to provide excellent service to customers, business associates, employees, vendors, and all company contacts by being friendly and enthusiastic. This includes maintaining a professional demeanor and appearance.

Information Use - The ability to learn and apply new knowledge and skills. This includes the ability to read and comprehend information presented in work-related documents; to study, master, and apply the steps or procedures required to perform a variety of tasks; to follow written and verbal instructions, and to ask questions where appropriate.

Confidential Orientation - The ability to handle confidential information in a discreet and professional manner.

Work Ethic - The ability and willingness to be positive, enthusiastic, and professional with all company contacts and co-workers. This includes a willingness to take independent action to complete job tasks as well as to accept direction given on assignments; take responsibility for work activities; complete tasks accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner to meet deadlines; take interest in self-development. This also includes attending work consistently, arriving on time, and following office rules and expectations.

Data Entry and Retrieval - The ability to enter and retrieve data in a timely manner using a computer. This includes demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness.

Filing - The ability to file documents in a logical and rational manner using alphanumeric, categorical or date order filing systems. This includes knowledge of company filing and record retention procedures.

Company Policies - Knowledge of Company policies and procedures. This includes the willingness to learn, understand and apply Company policy.

Physical Abilities

Must be able to coordinate movement of fingers of both hands. Must be able to sit or stand continuously throughout the day. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs.

Education and Experience

Bachelor degree in accounting with three years of accounting experience. Experience with Sage 300 preferred, but not required.

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications which include Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.