Accounting Manager

Cavender's; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavender’s is seeking an Accounting Manager in Dallas to ensure accuracy and integrity of the general ledger. This role partners with the finance team to drive timely financial processing and strong internal controls under GAAP.

The ideal candidate will have a solid GL background, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver quality results. The position requires a Bachelor’s in accounting (or related field) with 3–5 years of GL experience; CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years of general ledger accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Analytical thinking and research capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support Cavender’s culture and align with Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Serve as a business partner to finance and the company.
• Reconcile multiple balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with monthly close by preparing standard journal entries per GAAP and internal controls.
• Drive risk-based financial controls.
• Test design across areas to evaluate internal controls and accuracy.
• Assist with ad-hoc reporting and analysis and other duties.
• Ensure compliance with local and state tax and internal policies.
• Support business partners with finance transactions, reporting, and analysis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Finance leadership.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

Avalara

Alteryx

Tableau

Essbase

Job description

The Accounting Manager is a detail-oriented subject matter expert level role, responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company's general ledger activities. The Accounting Manager will collaborate closely with other team members to ensure timely and accurate financial processing. This role must have a solid understanding of general ledger accounting and GAAP. The Accounting Manager must possess attention to detail, a quality mindset, and a drive to achieve results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the “Cavender’s Culture” and drive our Mission, Vision, and Values
• Serve as a business partner and key support resource to the finance department and the company
• Ability to reconcile multiple balance sheet accounts
• Support monthly close by preparing and entering standard journal entries ensuring alignment with GAAP and internal controls.
• Drive the execution of a risk-based approach to financial controls.
• Support the test of design across assigned areas to evaluate internal controls, accuracy of records, and efficiency of operations.
• Assist with ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required, and other duties as assigned
• Ensure compliance with local and state tax along with internal accounting policies and procedures
• Support business partners such as construction & maintenance with finance transactions, reporting, and analysis
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned by Finance leadership

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• CPA strongly preferred
• 3-5 years of general ledger accounting experience
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly with Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Analytical thinking and research capabilities

Preferred Skills

• Retail or consumer goods industry experience.
• Public audit experience; preferably with Big 4 or regional firms.
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
• Experience with Avalara, Alteryx, Tableau, Essbase or similar finance applications
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn

Cavender’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, military status, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

Cavender’s will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability upon request. If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application, please call Customer Service at at (888) 361 – 2555 or visit your nearest Cavender’s store.