Accounting Manager, Vendor Incentives

Advance Auto Parts•Raleigh, NC

54d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is of a Hybrid Work Arrangement, requiring four days in-office a week ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY SKILLS Assist with the supervision/management of the vendor incentives US and India team Supervise the collection of vendor allowances within 30 days of the due dates Assist in the coordination of periodic/quarter/year-end close activities Review and approve journal entries/account reconciliations within Oracle and/or Blackline Review purchase projections to ensure accurate revenue recognition and compare future projections to historical purchase volumes Research and resolve the proper accounting treatment for transactions relevant to vendor incentives in accordance with GAAP and established Company policy Assist with periodic balance sheet reviews, P/L and balance sheet analytics (actual vs forecast and actuals vs actuals) Provide guidance and support during internal and external audits, including ownership of key SOX controls Collaborate with cross-functional teams including but not limited to Finance, Merchandising, IT, and Executive Leadership Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline the vendor incentive processes and enhance financial controls Assist with adhoc projects, as needed QUALIFICATIONS Solid understanding of US GAAP and experience with SOX compliance Strong analytical, organizational, conflict solving and negotiation skills with the ability to analyze large volumes of financial data and generate meaningful insights. Ability to document and improve processes and SOPs, strong understanding of Corporate accounting functions Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly - directly working with the various departments Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, interpret results, and make recommendations with respect to incentive calculations. Familiarity with accounting software such as Oracle Cloud ERP, Peoplesoft, Blackline, and AS400 Advance Microsoft Excel and other Office 365 skills EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's and/or Masters degree in Accounting Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience with a large publicly traded company, preferably within retail industry Experience of analyzing large volumes of data using Power BI or other tools Prior leadership and/or supervisory experience preferred SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Serves as the manager of the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include training, planning, assigning/directing work and resolving problems.

Requirements

Solid understanding of US GAAP and experience with SOX compliance
Strong analytical, organizational, conflict solving and negotiation skills with the ability to analyze large volumes of financial data and generate meaningful insights.
Ability to document and improve processes and SOPs, strong understanding of Corporate accounting functions
Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly - directly working with the various departments
Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, interpret results, and make recommendations with respect to incentive calculations.
Familiarity with accounting software such as Oracle Cloud ERP, Peoplesoft, Blackline, and AS400
Advance Microsoft Excel and other Office 365 skills
Bachelor's and/or Masters degree in Accounting
Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience with a large publicly traded company, preferably within retail industry
Experience of analyzing large volumes of data using Power BI or other tools

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership and/or supervisory experience preferred
CPA/CMA Preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with the supervision/management of the vendor incentives US and India team
Supervise the collection of vendor allowances within 30 days of the due dates
Assist in the coordination of periodic/quarter/year-end close activities
Review and approve journal entries/account reconciliations within Oracle and/or Blackline
Review purchase projections to ensure accurate revenue recognition and compare future projections to historical purchase volumes
Research and resolve the proper accounting treatment for transactions relevant to vendor incentives in accordance with GAAP and established Company policy
Assist with periodic balance sheet reviews, P/L and balance sheet analytics (actual vs forecast and actuals vs actuals)
Provide guidance and support during internal and external audits, including ownership of key SOX controls
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including but not limited to Finance, Merchandising, IT, and Executive Leadership
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline the vendor incentive processes and enhance financial controls
Assist with adhoc projects, as needed