Accounting Manager – AP & Month-End Lead

Republic Finance; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k + employer match

15 days PTO + personal holiday

Life Insurance & Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Republic Finance is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead our accounts payable function and oversee month-end close from our Plano, TX HQ on a hybrid schedule. The ideal candidate will supervise two Senior Accountants and two AP Clerks, uphold U.S.

GAAP, and drive accurate financial reporting. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance (CPA preferred), 6-10+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Form 1099.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA preferred.
• 6-10+ years of accounting experience, including experience supervising staff.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with the ability to research and apply technical guidance to new and complex accounting issues.
• Solid understanding of month-end close processes and account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of Form 1099 reporting requirements and general business tax forms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Workday a plus.
• Experience reviewing financial statements and drafting footnote disclosures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and develop two Senior Accountants and two Accounts Payable Clerks; set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and manage performance.
• Oversee the accounts payable function, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately, on time, and in line with company policies and internal controls.
• Review journal entries prepared during month-end close for accuracy, proper support, and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Review balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring variances and reconciling items are researched and resolved timely.
• Research and evaluate new accounting issues as they arise in our growing organization, determine the appropriate U.S. GAAP treatment, and document conclusions.
• Help manage the month-end close calendar so that deadlines are met consistently.
• Review select tax forms and filings, and work with tax partner(s) by providing required documentation and supporting schedules.
• Oversee the preparation and filing of annual Form 1099s, including vendor W-9 collection and review for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain accounting controls by developing and updating policies and procedures; identify and recommend process improvements.
• Work with external auditors during year-end audit activities by preparing schedules and responding to requests.
• Partner with other departments to resolve issues and answer accounting-related questions.
• Lead ad hoc analysis and projects as requested or identified.
• Prepare quarterly financial statements, including footnote disclosures.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

Staff supervision

1099 reporting

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

Republic Finance is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead our accounts payable function and oversee month-end close from our Plano, TX HQ on a hybrid schedule. The ideal candidate will supervise two Senior Accountants and two AP Clerks, uphold U.S.

GAAP, and drive accurate financial reporting. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance (CPA preferred), 6-10+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Form 1099.