Accounting Manager

Taylor-Listug, Inc.•El Cajon, CA

18h•$115,278 - $141,215

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is responsible for all areas relating to accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash receipts and cash management. This position directs and coordinates accounting tasks and activities and ensures that credit policies of the US Operations are adhered to; credit goals are achieved; and payables are managed with appropriate internal controls. The Accounting Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. The Accounting Manager is responsible for implementing and maintaining best practices, including automation, to reduce transaction work by increasing time available for analysis.

Requirements

BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting required.
4+ years proven experience in similar role required.
Knowledge and experience researching and applying proper US GAAP including applying SFAS 52 guidance in a corporate regional or Headquarters for a multi-national entity.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel.
Ability to type at least 60 wpm.
Ability to learn new software applications as needed.
Proficient in ten-key operation.
Knowledge and experience working with fully integrated ERP system.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.
E-Commerce experience preferred.
Experience using Syspro is desirable.
Experience with FAS Best Fixed Asset Software is desirable.

Responsibilities

Directs and coordinates the daily, weekly, and monthly accounting tasks, activities, and reporting related to accounts receivable, cash receipts and credit card processing, accounts payable, Concur expense reporting and user credit cards.
Actively participates in month-end and year-end close tasks, including the review and posting of monthly journal entries completed by Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
Responsible for reviewing all general ledger reconciliations completed by direct reports.
Assists and take lead in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
Assists in providing the required audit schedules for our outside audit firm related to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
Responsible for developing and managing best practices and procedures in accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure efficient processing and accurate reporting.
Responsible for timely and accurate reporting to bank as required.
Responsible for accurate cash reporting and review of monthly journal entries for all cash sheet items.
Supervises the preparation of and reviews all reconciled bank statements monthly.
Resolves complex accounting issues and assists Accounting personnel in resolving financial issues.
Collaborates and interfaces with other functional area personnel to support overall Company goals and objectives
Responds to inquiries and requests from the Finance Department Management team.
Promotes a positive work environment with strong communication and teamwork.
Mentors staff and enforces company policies and procedures.
Evaluates performance of department employees and makes recommendations regarding pay increases, reprimands, terminations or other personnel matters.
Works with Human Resources, as needed, to resolve employee upsets and/or conflicts.
Oversees training of new employees in the methods and responsibilities of the department
Ensures dealer statements are sent monthly.
Oversees and manages complex dealer issues.
Collaborates with Sales team to identify dealers with potential growth opportunities, performs credit analysis and provides credit initiatives which enable achievement of company sales goals while managing payment delinquency to acceptable levels. This includes meeting with the District Sales Managers monthly for account reviews.
Establishes, monitors and maintains a current Credit Policy manual that includes 1) Credit Management policies on the credit function, including terms, opening new accounts, application process, credit investigation, credit reports, setting lines of credit and assigned authority limits, etc., and 2) Collection Management policies on the collection function, including when to contact customer, contact methods, how to handle collection problems, assigning accounts to collection agencies and bad debt write off, etc., leading the company to meet its sales and risk management goals.
Manages the processing and recording of Stella Falone and Amazon sales timely.
Establish processes which ensure all cash applications are posted timely and properly.
Makes credit decisions within assigned authority supported by credit analysis and review of dealer financial statements.
Develops and implements a written plan that includes specific metrics, goals and objective targets for management reporting which includes monthly DSO calculations by dealer classification.
Responsible for ensuring that the processing of RTS credits (return to stock) are transacted within 24 hours.
Ensures vendor statements are reconciled monthly and past dues are researched and resolved.
Reviews new vendors for CTPAT/ICA compliance and manages annual PCI compliance.
Approves new and revised vendor banking requests following our internal test payment procedure.
Oversees and manages complex vendor issues.
Reviews weekly check runs for accuracy and approval compliance.
Manages the GRN report to ensure aging is current.
Ensures all early pay cash discounts are taken.
Ensures accurate and timely annual 1099 reporting.
Collaborates with the Purchasing department on procedures, approvals and expenditure guidance.