Accounting Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• At least five years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or public company accounting.
• At least one year of supervisory experience.
• Experience with financial statements, month-end close, general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and active listening skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, research, and documentation skills.
• Thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and changing regulatory requirements.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven.
• Strong initiative, accountability, and ability to work independently with sound judgment.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet multiple deadlines.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities and a team-oriented mindset.
• Knowledge of internally developed software and SaaS accounting concepts.
• Integrity, reliability, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
• Must reside within commuting distance of the Phoenix corporate office.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with JDA, Workday Adaptive, and Blackline.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly P&L review, explain variances to plan, identify trends, and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Assist in creating annual capital, SaaS, and operating budgets.
• Oversee capex policies for IT projects and coordinate RFCE submissions for review and approval.
• Manage and mentor the Senior Fixed Asset Accountant.
• Prepare and/or review period-end entries, reconciliations, and analyses with proper documentation.
• Lead period-end close activities, ensure timely and accurate completion, and identify opportunities to shorten close timelines.
• Develop, implement, and monitor accounting and operational policies to improve accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data flow and reporting processes.
• Continuously evaluate internal controls and work with leadership to implement enhancements.
• Provide timely documentation to internal and external auditors.
• Support SOX compliance and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain ownership of key internal controls, update SOX narratives as needed, and perform assigned control activities.
• Prepare and/or review accruals and reclasses for IT spend in accordance with company policy.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with senior leadership.
• Support ERP system implementation, ensuring processes, controls, and documentation are properly established.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision plan options.
• Health savings account for employees enrolled in the high deductible health plan option.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave.
• Paid holidays, including a floating personal day.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Earned Wage access, allowing early access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
• Product discounts at Leslie’s Retail stores.