Accounting Manager

ITO EN (North America) INC.•Irving, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A growing retail/consumer products company in Dallas is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee key accounting operations, with management responsibility across both Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR). The Accounting Manager will oversee and support accounting staff responsible for day-to-day AP and AR activities, provide review and guidance, support month-end close and financial reporting, and maintain sufficient hands-on knowledge to provide backup coverage when needed. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded accounting professional who can work across both AP and AR, exercise sound judgment, identify and resolve issues proactively, and support the development and performance of the accounting team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on experience with accounting operations.
Practical knowledge of both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to investigate accounting issues, identify relevant facts, and provide practical recommendations.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using an ERP or accounting system.
Ability to work on-site at the Dallas office.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory, team-lead, or people-management experience.
CPA or CPA candidate is a plus, but not required. Relevant hands-on accounting experience and demonstrated judgment will be strongly considered.
Japanese language proficiency is a plus, particularly for communication with the parent company and preparation or review of materials submitted to Japan.
Experience in retail, consumer products, wholesale/distribution, or a similar high-volume transaction environment.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a comparable ERP system.
Experience improving or implementing AP/AR processes, workflow automation, or internal controls.
Experience supporting external audits and financial reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day management oversight of both AP and AR functions.
Supervise, support, and provide guidance to employees responsible for AP and AR activities.
Review significant AP and AR transactions, exceptions, reconciliations, and outstanding issues.
Monitor AR aging, collections, significant past-due accounts, customer payment issues, and credit-related matters.
Oversee vendor invoice processing, payment activities, vendor-related issues, and AP controls.
Maintain sufficient working knowledge of both AP and AR processes to provide effective review and reasonable hands-on backup coverage when necessary.
Ensure significant accounting issues are investigated, resolved, or appropriately escalated on a timely basis.
Support timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
Prepare and/or review assigned balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies before completion of the close.
Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and consistently in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
Assist with financial reporting, audit requests, and other accounting analysis as required.
Support daily cash management and monitoring of cash requirements.
Review significant cash receipts and disbursements as appropriate.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls over AP, AR, cash, and related accounting processes.
Identify control weaknesses, recurring errors, or inefficient processes and recommend practical corrective actions.
Take ownership of accounting issues within assigned areas and drive matters through resolution.
Investigate relevant facts and root causes before escalating issues whenever reasonably possible.
Present clear analysis, available alternatives, and practical recommendations when management input or approval is required.
Follow through on agreed action items and confirm completion.
Identify recurring issues and implement or recommend appropriate preventive measures.
Effectively prioritize competing responsibilities and accounting deadlines.
Clearly communicate responsibilities, priorities, deadlines, and performance expectations.
Monitor staff workload, work quality, and progress.
Delegate responsibilities appropriately based on employees' roles, abilities, and workload.
Provide timely coaching, feedback, and technical guidance.
Support team members in developing greater ownership of their assigned responsibilities.
Promote accountability, collaboration, and consistent adherence to accounting policies and procedures.
Work closely with Sales, Logistics, Operations, Finance, and other departments to resolve accounting and customer/vendor-related issues.
Communicate accounting matters clearly to both accounting and non-accounting personnel.
Coordinate with external auditors, consultants, financial institutions, and other third parties as required.
Support preparation or review of materials provided to the parent company in Japan, as needed.