Job Description: Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Manager of Accounting will be involved in many aspects of the retail accounting process including inventory management, sales analysis, special projects, and other month-end close processes. This role will manage a small team of accountants to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial statements.
Roles and Responsibilities
Review journal entries and account reconciliations related to sales, inventory, and inventory adjustments
Assist with monthly management reporting and analysis preparation
Manage store physical inventories and review shrink results
Assist with analysis of actual financial results and trends compared to forecast/budget
Manage special projects as needed.
Review and assist in preparing annual budgets
Assist with managing internal and external audit requests
Qualifications And Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
3-5 years of previous accounting experience, strong exposure to inventory cost accounting and analysis preferred.
CPA preferred.
Preferred Skills
Experience working with large accounting systems preferred (i.e. Lawson, Oracle)
Team management and proactive leadership skills
Demonstrated research and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated knowledge of advanced Microsoft Excel skills a must
Self-motivated, take ownership of duties and works well with little supervision
Physical And Environmental Requirements
Must be able to sit at a computer or desk for extended periods of time.
Must be able to use hands/arms to operate keyboard, telephone and for repetitive motion activities.
Must be able to lift objects up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance.
Must be able to communicate using speech, sight, and sound with or without assistive device.
Must be able to stand, walk, stoop or crouch while performing daily activities of the job.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Retail
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