Accounting Manager

Johnson Service Group, Inc.; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Service Group, Inc. in Englewood, CO is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee credit and collections, contract management, and SOX controls. This is a hybrid role with four days in the office and one day work-from-home.

The ideal candidate will lead month-end closes, drive financial reporting, and manage a team of accountants while ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies. Strong Excel skills and CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 5+ years accounting/finance experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, particularly revenue recognition.
• Advanced Excel with large, complex data sets.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and prepare close deliverables.
• Review and approve account reconciliations and control activities.
• Provide leadership to a team of 1 or more accountants.
• Identify and develop value-added financial reports and risks/opportunities.
• Implement, maintain, and enhance SOX controls and best practices.
• Support forecasting and cross-department collaboration (Sales, Merchandising, Operations).
• Ensure accurate reporting of customer and supplier rebates.
• Negotiate payment plans and related promissory notes and security agreements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA

Master's in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Power BI

Blackline

Job description

Accounting Manager Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Credit And Collections Rep to support the management of supplier and customer contracts in our Englewood, CO office. This is a full-time position, salaried position with hybrid schedule (4 days in office, 1 day work from home).

Key Responsibilities

Evaluation of contracts for payments to customers and receipt of payments from suppliers in various negotiated programs.

Assist in negotiating all short and long term payment plans, including preparation of promissory note documentation, personal guaranty and UCC1 security agreements.

Identify and develop value-added financial reports, identify financial risks and opportunities, ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, and drive key initiatives.

Identify process improvements, recommend solutions, and manage their execution while providing leadership and direction to a team of 1 or more accountants.

Lead month-end financial close, including (1) providing month end closing deliverables, (2) reviewing and approving account reconciliations, and control activities, including (1) documenting standard operating procedures and (2) ensuring compliance with corporate financial policies.

Support accounting and forecasting needs working closely with internal departments/stakeholders, including Sales, Merchandising, and Operations.

Ensure accurate reporting and timely resolution of both customer rebates and supplier rebates.

Implement, maintain, and enhance SOX controls and best practices.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

5+ years accounting/finance experience

Strong understanding of GAAP, particularly revenue recognition

Advanced user of Microsoft Excel including working with large, complex data sets

Preferred Qualifications

3-5 years of experience managing Accounting/Finance Staff strongly preferred

Masters in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Experience in contract management Foodservice or food distribution service

Power BI

Blackline

Compensation

Salary: $105,000 - $120,000

Annual Incentive Potential: Up to 30%

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #D200