Assistant Accounting Manager

Spring Footwear • Pompano Beach, FL

70d

About The Position

The Assistant Accounting Manager plays a critical, hands-on role in the Accounting Department at Spring Footwear. This position supports the Accounting Manager and is responsible for key accounting functions, with a strong focus on month-end close, general ledger activity, internal audits, reconciliations and cross-functional financial support. This role requires strong analytical and organizational skills, a high level of accuracy and the ability to manage and prioritize tasks independently. The Assistant Accounting Manager will also support ongoing process improvements and ensure compliance with internal control procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, including general ledger and month-end close responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data manipulation).
• Experience with accounting systems (i.e., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar).
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work independently while supporting team goals and timelines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in retail, wholesale, or consumer goods industries.
• Exposure to multi-entity accounting and foreign currency transactions.
• Experience supporting or participating in internal audits.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor general ledger activity to ensure accurate classification and proper period cutoff.
• Maintain and update internal control documentation for accounting processes.
• Record intercompany transactions and ensure proper reconciliation between entities.
• Assist in compiling supporting documentation for month-end close packages and internal reports.
• Help track compliance with internal policies and ensure appropriate accounting procedures are followed.
• Maintain clean and organized accounting files for audit and internal reference purposes.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and cash reporting as part of the close process.
• Assist the Accounting Manager in driving accurate and timely monthly closes.
• Perform periodic internal reviews of accounting processes and records to ensure policy compliance.
• Identify control gaps and work with leadership to implement corrective actions.
• Support audit preparedness and respond to external audit inquiries.
• Help promote a strong compliance culture across the accounting function.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all company accounts.
• Record deposits, intercompany transfers, and banking transactions.
• Monitor daily cash activity and identify unusual or unexpected transactions.
• Assist in optimizing banking processes and reducing unnecessary fees.
• Assist with financial management of company-owned properties (i.e., invoicing, reconciliations, property taxes and reporting).
• Support documentation and compliance for insurance, licenses and regulatory filings.
• Participate in special projects and cross-departmental financial analysis as needed.
• Assist with business-related financial tasks for company ownership, as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Direct exposure to executive leadership, including the CFO
• A collaborative, data-driven culture with real ownership
• A dynamic onsite environment where your insights drive business performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees