Accounting Manager

dealertire; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dent Wizard is seeking an Accounting Manager - General Ledger to oversee the general ledger function, drive the monthly close, and ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP. The role will lead a team, coordinate with senior management, and interact with external auditors.

Responsibilities include maintaining internal controls, improving accounting processes, and ensuring timely, accurate statements.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting theory and knowledge of US GAAP.
• Ability to develop and maintain accounting principles and procedures.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities within a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee General Ledger and monthly close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits and quarterly reviews.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to protect assets and ensure accurate reporting.
• Lead, coach, and evaluate the GL team to ensure timely, accurate work.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Internal controls

Job description

About Dent Wizard

Dent Wizard is the nation's undisputed leader in automotive reconditioning services and vehicle protection products - and our success is the result of the great people who serve our customers. We're stable, growing and have a strong business model, with opportunities in 43 states, 2.5 million vehicles repaired every year and more than 3,000 highly skilled employees. Help us reach new heights and receive the respect, rewards and recognition you deserve.

As an Accounting Manager - General Ledger, your essential job functions will include the following:

• The Accounting Manager is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements, and for maintaining effective internal controls.
• The Accounting Manager supervises the general ledger accountants and is responsible for managing, motivating and developing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, the monthly financial close, financial reporting, quarterly reviews and year-end audit preparation.
• The Accounting Manager will report to the Director of Accounting and Shared Services and will have contact with senior-level management and associates across functional areas, which requires strong interpersonal communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Core duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

General Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Support a multi-unit business through general accounting and internal control functions and results reporting and analysis.
• Manage the monthly financial close process to ensure the timely, accurate preparation of financial statements consistent with U.S. GAAP and all Company policies and procedures. Participate in management meetings to review financial results.
• Responsible for the preparation of General Ledger entries and reconciliations for month-end closing in an efficient, timely manner; review and approve all entries made to the General Ledger.
• Perform monthly account analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts; complete investigative analysis to explain variances resulting from financial statement review and inquiries.
• Perform accounting research and analysis; make recommendations regarding appropriate accounting treatment based on GAAP.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, policies, and processes to assure control and protection of assets, accurate reporting of financial position, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Manage consolidating tasks and coordinate the quarterly reviews and year-end financial audit; serve as the primary interface with external auditors.
• Oversee fixed asset process and procedures as required.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement; recommend improvements to policies and procedures to strengthen controls, enhance business systems and improve productivity, and support implementation of those improvements.
• Develop strong working relationships with associates in other functional areas. Participate on cross-functional teams to provide accounting and analytical support on projects, new initiatives, and issue resolution; ensure open lines of communication with customers (internal and external), co-workers and management.

Leadership, Mentoring, and Coaching

• Supervise the general ledger accounting team, ensuring work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Motivate, coach, and counsel team members.
• Prepare performance evaluations.
• Determine staffing needs, interview potential candidates, and make hiring recommendations.

Competencies:

• Analytical - Ability to manage complex or diverse information, collects and research data, use experience to complement data, design work flows and procedures, and understand / explain complex accounting processes.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics; willingness to research and resolve accounting application.
• Technical Skills - Demonstrates strong understanding of accounting theory and knowledge of US GAAP; pursues training and development opportunities to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others; displays understanding of all accounting functions and related internal controls.
• Strong interpersonal skills - Works with and understand the needs of coworkers; focuses on solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, and keeping emotion