Accounting Manager

Natural Grocers • Lakewood, CO

11d

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the Company’s corporate accounting function, including GAAP-related entries and financial statement reporting. The role works closely with the Controller, Assistant Controller, and Director of Technical Accounting on technical accounting research, including lease accounting, and on preparing and reviewing general month-end entries to ensure the Company’s books and records conform to GAAP on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. The Accounting Manager is integrally involved in the annual audit and quarterly reviews and manages processes and documentation supporting SOX compliance.

The position oversees accounting staff and processes, including financial reporting, billing, collections, payroll, and budget preparation. Responsibilities include hiring and evaluating staff and training and developing the accounting team. The job description notes that employees are expected to be hands-on and to take on tasks needed to help the company succeed.

Requirements

• Experience with a Big Four audit firm at manager level or higher, or comparable experience solely in a corporate environment at a managerial level for 3–5 years, is strongly preferred.
• Experience with SOX Section 404 is strongly preferred.
• Detail oriented.
• Able to work independently and as a team player and support change management.
• Highly systems literate and experienced in automating data flows.
• Capable of managing multiple responsibilities while meeting tight deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interface with upper management, departments, stakeholders, and third-party companies.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed CPA in good standing preferred.
• SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review GAAP-related entries on a monthly basis as needed.
• Enhance or maintain the monthly close process, including running meetings if necessary.
• Recommend improvements to internal controls as needed.
• Maintain or enhance SOX documentation, compliance tools, and procedures under COSO.
• Conduct accounting research to assist with implementation of new accounting standards.
• Review lease accounting, recording, and disclosures consistent with ASC 842.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting and ensure quarterly and annual financial statements conform to GAAP.
• Set up new general ledger accounts to accurately reflect actuals by cost center.
• Oversee proper recording and classification of equity, asset, liability, revenue, and expense transactions.
• Oversee reconciliation of subledgers to the general ledger.
• Monitor FASB and SEC pronouncements and assess their applicability to the Company’s financial statements and accruals.
• Manage Accountant activities and month-end closing processes.
• Review inventory and cost-of-goods-sold entries, including cycle count adjustments and overhead absorption calculations.
• Support Accounts Payable, including reviewing accruals.
• Assist with and review the Company’s budget to ensure comparability with actuals and prepare projected GAAP accruals.
• Support annual audits and quarterly reviews with external auditors.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and projects for senior management.
• Manage additional accounting functional areas, including inventory and subsidiary company accounting.
• Manage accounting staff responsible for financial reporting, billing, collections, payroll, and budget preparation.
• Recruit and hire accounting and financial staff and conduct performance evaluations.
• Train and develop accounting staff.
• Coordinate with the Controller or a senior-level member to ensure unusual transactions are recorded appropriately.

Benefits

• Birthday Bonus Pay
• Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
• Holiday pay for five holidays when stores are closed
• Paid time off for sick days and vacation, increasing with tenure
• Paid nutrition education
• Crew member discount
• Regular scheduled pay increases
• Advancement opportunities and career development
• Health and Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time crew members working 30 or more hours per week
• Paid parental leave
• Paid medical leave through company-paid short-term disability insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefits, including hospital indemnity, accident insurance, long-term disability insurance, and term life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with discretionary company match
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Health Savings Account with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed