Accounting Manager

The General Accounting Manager is a part of the Finance organization and is responsible for executing the period close process for the organization within established timelines, driving process improvements and implementing changes across the Accounting organization.  

•    Manage and develop staff
•    Review journal entries requiring strong accounting and analytical skills to ensure financial reporting complies with US GAAP and company policies
•    Oversee the completeness and accuracy of sales transactions in the general ledger
•    Manage intercompany accounting including appropriate settlements
•    Manage the consolidation of AutoZone’s international entities by coordinating with global finance teams to ensure complete and accurate financial reporting
•    Supervise the balance sheet account reconciliation process ensuring compliance with Company policies
•    Accommodate internal and external audit requests
•    Coordinate efforts to drive process improvements related to functions performed by the General Accounting team
•    Other key responsibilities as identified

•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with a minimum of eight years related experience or equivalent required; CPA
•    Supervisory experience
•    Strong procedure development and implementation skills, and demonstrated process improvement ability
•    Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills 
•    Excellent organizational skills: ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks/projects at one time meeting critical deadlines
•    Effective communication skills (verbal & written)
•    Ability to succeed in a team environment
•    Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently
•    Advanced Microsoft Excel skills