Supervisor, ABC Accounting

Interstate Batteries•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Supervisor, ABC Accounting supervises a team supporting Interstate All Battery Centers in financial matters and helps improve All Battery’s financial processes and procedures. The role contributes to the department’s objectives of providing financial statements, subsequent reporting, and quality audit documentation. The supervisor oversees and participates in financial, account, and variance analysis; provides financial information and feedback to internal customers and store and regional managers; and coordinates with the All Battery Senior Advisor/Manager to resolve issues. The position also prepares balance sheet account reconciliations for approval using external software, creates purchase orders for store supplies and miscellaneous expenses, and submits them to Accounts Payable. It supports business transformation efforts and works with ABC store managers and accounting management. The role supervises a team of ABC Accounting Specialists, including a team described as 5+ accounting specialists and a staff accountant. Some potential travel is noted. The position requires prolonged seated posture and computer and telephone use, as well as regular manual handling, verbal communication, and auditory tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
At least 4 years of financial reporting experience, including income statements and financial statements.
At least 4 years of general accounting or bookkeeping experience; distribution-industry experience is preferred.
Strong personal computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to interpret complex financial data.
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, telephone, explanation, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
Well organized, highly accurate, and detail-oriented.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects, meet tight deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to use best practices and learn from others.
Knowledge of GAAP and other financial regulations.
Understanding of the full accounting cycle and strong time-management skills to meet deadlines.
Ability to sustain a seated posture for prolonged periods; perform manual handling, verbal communication, and auditory tasks; meet close-vision and depth-perception requirements and adjust focus; and use a computer and telephone for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

People leadership experience, including a track record of developing and motivating teams.
CPA or CPA candidate.
SAP general ledger experience.
General accounting or bookkeeping experience in the distribution industry.

Responsibilities

Assemble and review monthly financial statements for All Battery Center stores and Interstate Owned Territory (IOT) storefronts.
Supervise a team of 5+ accounting specialists and a staff accountant.
Supervise and participate in financial, account, and variance analysis.
Provide feedback on financial statement elements to Regional Managers and Store Managers.
Participate in and support business transformation efforts.
Coordinate with the All Battery Senior Advisor/Manager to resolve issues.
Provide internal customers with pertinent financial information regarding Interstate All Battery Centers.
Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and submit them for approval using external software.
Create purchase orders for store supplies and other miscellaneous expenses and submit them to Accounts Payable.
Work with ABC store managers, accounting management, and internal and external customers.
Model Interstate’s Purpose and Values.