Accounting Manager

Overview

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing accounts payable operations, vendor management, general ledger maintenance, supports tax compliance, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial close activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting. This role provides direct support to the Director of Accounting in strengthening internal controls, maintaining compliance, and driving process involvements across accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable department, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, payment runs, and vendor inquiries.
• Manage and maintain strong vendor relationships, including onboarding, ongoing communication, and resolution of payment or account issues. Negotiate payment terms, monitor vendor performance, and ensure timely, accurate payments to support business operations.
• Ensure vendor compliance with applicable tax, regulatory, including accurate preparation and timely filing of 1099 forms and other required tax documents related to vendor payments.
• Oversee internal approval workflows for office and departmental expenses to ensure proper documentation, coding, and alignment with approved budgets and company policy.
• Monitor compliance with Kessaisho requirements against actual spending and escalate variances or exceptions as needed.
• Lead general ledger maintenance and balance sheet reconciliations through Blackline ensuring timely completion, accurate documentation, and compliance with internal control standards.
• Provide direct support to the Director of Accounting in overseeing the financial close process, ensuring timely completion of reconciliations, journal entries , reporting and related deliverables.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor requests.
• Assist in maintaining and updating accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with company standards and accounting regulations.
• Partner with accounting leadership to identify process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and financial controls.
• Supervise, coach, and develop accounts payable staff, including assigning work, setting goals and monitoring performance.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years of Accounting Manager or leadership responsibility.
• Strong experience in accounts payable operations, general ledger maintenance, and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting practices.
• Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience supporting external financial audits.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, lookups, and complex formulas.
• Experience using ERP software, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, NAV, or a similar system

Preferred:

• CPA designation or CPA candidate.
• MBA preferred.
• Experience with IFRS reporting.
• Experience in a manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment.
• Sales and use tax  property tax experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, NAV, or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of internal controls and JSOX compliance principles.
• Continuous improvement or process optimization experience.

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