Accounting Manager

Hope, Scobey, Central • San Antonio, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Hope Administrative Services, DBA as Central Transportation System, Scobey Moving and Storage, Spectrum Relocation Group, and International Moving and Warehouse, provides relocation services through its own offices and service centers and a worldwide network of service partners. The Accounting Manager works directly under the CFO and supervises a team of accounting representatives. The role develops and oversees accounting functions, manages special projects, and ensures appropriate accounting controls and processes are followed and completed by deadlines.

The position works on day-to-day accounting responsibilities and cross-functionally with branches and departments to help meet financial goals. It supports the CFO in maintaining procedures, approvals, documentation, and internal controls; applies GAAP knowledge to financial statements and accounting processes; and oversees accounts receivable, accounts payable, claims payables, general ledger activity, reconciliations, banking activity, reporting, and the monthly financial close across multiple entities. The Accounting Manager also manages accounting staff performance, supports automated accounting processes and data integration, and ensures required annual filings and tax filings are completed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent.
• Four to six years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency in GAAP and cost accounting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer-service orientation.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to work effectively in time-sensitive situations where customer satisfaction is the goal.
• Attention to detail, role-related accuracy, and task follow-through.
• Experience in data analysis.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office products.
• Positive, proactive, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business principles, financial statements, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.

Nice To Haves

• Transportation or household goods experience.
• Experience leading a team.
• Experience with Great Plains accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Work under the CFO on day-to-day accounting responsibilities and collaborate with branches and departments to help ensure financial goals are met.
• Assist the CFO in maintaining procedures with appropriate approvals, documentation, and internal controls.
• Apply working knowledge of GAAP to financial statements and accounting, tax, regulatory, and related processes.
• Manage accounts receivable and analyze aging, write-offs, and allowances.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, claims payables, and general ledger transactions, meeting department and company deadlines.
• Create and implement reconciliation schedules using advanced Excel functions and allocate general ledger expenses according to internal reporting guidelines.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and collaborate with managers to confirm department structure and coding.
• Manage the team’s invoice approval, account coding, and consistent transaction posting processes.
• Assist with management of the company database and expense reporting, and promote automation and data integration across accounting tasks.
• Create, update, and maintain sub-ledgers, including fixed assets, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Oversee banking activities, including reconciliation items, fees, ACH payments, vendor payment oversight, and positive pay exceptions.
• Manage daily posting of transactions for the Comdata payment program used for contract drivers, as initiated by Central Dispatch.
• Prepare, support, obtain approval for, and record general ledger journal entries.
• Prepare, analyze, and reconcile intercompany transactions and accounts monthly.
• Prepare, analyze, and reconcile general ledger accounts monthly.
• Review bank account reconciliations monthly.
• Review company driver commission statements for each pay period.
• Ensure accounting reports and financial statements are completed accurately and on time.
• Improve and drive the monthly financial close process, including preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries for multiple entities.
• Conduct performance management reviews with accounting staff, including goal setting and performance evaluation.
• Ensure completion of annual filings with the Department of Labor and U.S. Census Bureau, as well as tax filings.
• Support a safe work environment by following policies and procedures in the Company Safety Program.
• Perform other tasks or assignments as deemed necessary by the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager