Senior Accounting Manager

Johnstone Supply LLC•New Orleans, LA

10h

About The Position

Johnstone Supply, North Americas leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies has a great opportunity for a Senior Accounting Manager to join our team. Over the last seven decades Johnstone has grown into the industry leader with over 450 distributor branches and 6 distribution centers throughout North America resulting in over $4 billion in annual sales. We work with some of the largest companies in the world, including Daikin/Goodman, Honeywell, Emerson, Johnson Controls, Google, and Fujitsu, to provide contractors with world class products, technical expertise and quality service. As a member of the Finance Team, the Senior Accounting Manager contributes to the financial integrity of Johnstone Supply by managing the daily operations of multiple Johnstone Supply accounting departments, ensuring compliance with GAAP, accurate financial and managerial reports, as well as continuously improving processes and procedures for increased efficiency of the Accounting Department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Accounting from a four-year college or university; at least eight years of experience in accounting, with at least three years of experience directly managing accounting personnel; or equivalent combination of training and experience. A Master’s Degree in Accounting is preferred, but not required for this role.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Ability to create financial statements from given information
Knowledge of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable best practices and procedures
Knowledge of internal control systems
Ability to use MS Excel to use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data in Excel.
Ability to proficiently use MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook at a proficient level
Knowledge of ERP and financial software packages is beneficial but not required
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Ability to create financial statements from given information
Knowledge of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable best practices and procedures
Knowledge of internal control systems
Ability to use MS Excel to use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data in Excel.
Ability to proficiently use MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook at a proficient level
Knowledge of ERP and financial software packages is beneficial but not required
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Ability to create financial statements from given information
Knowledge of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable best practices and procedures
Knowledge of internal control systems
Ability to use MS Excel to use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data in Excel.
Ability to proficiently use MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook at a proficient level
Knowledge of ERP and financial software packages is beneficial but not required

Nice To Haves

A Master’s Degree in Accounting is preferred, but not required for this role.
Knowledge of ERP and financial software packages is beneficial but not required
Knowledge of ERP and financial software packages is beneficial but not required
Knowledge of ERP and financial software packages is beneficial but not required

Responsibilities

Prepares monthly financial statements
Ensures that internal controls are strictly adhered to, and that the financial statements are accurate with no material misstatements.
Assists in annual external financial statement audit process and any other company audits by ensuring audit schedules provided to auditors are complete and accurate.
Ensures month end reporting duties are completed, such as all journal entries reviewed, all reconciliations completed, and financial statements are complete and accurate.
Prepares monthly financial business review reports and analysis for management.
Ensures the accounts receivable team is managing credit limits and following all company credit policies.
Ensures all cash-handling policies are followed and deposits are prepared timely and within the requirements of the bank and our policies.
Ensures accounts payable is managing vendors and paying them inside of their terms and all supportive documents and approvals are properly documented.
Ensures accounting teams are maintaining good relationships with internal departments and external customers.
Ensure all payments are accurately made in accordance with company policies.
Ensure compliance with state and local laws by ensuring all sales and property taxes are filed and paid timely to the proper authorities.
Assist with annual budgeting cycles.
Performs formal annual staff reviews. Provides routine informal feedback to manage employee performance. Takes corrective actions as necessary and rewards employees when appropriate. Regularly holds individual performance discussions (i.e. “One-On-Ones”) with direct reports.
Ensures accounting teams are up-to-date and knowledgeable regarding policies and procedures by holding regular meetings and continually providing information and status reports.
Participates in the hiring, recruiting and interview processes to identify qualified candidates within established processes and guidelines.
Ensures accounting teams have the knowledge and skills needed to perform their jobs by providing regular training. Provides learning opportunities to develop employees for promotion.
Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.