Accounting Manager — Finance & Controls Lead

Global Industrial Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Industrial Company, a long-standing industry leader in industrial equipment and supplies, seeks a Senior Controller to lead the accounting function in the United States. You will oversee cash receipts, tax compliance, audits, and financial reporting, ensuring SOX controls and accurate monthly closings.

Ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s in accounting/finance with 5–10 years managing an accounting department, and hands-on ERP experience (JD Edwards, Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP).

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 5-10 years’ experience in management of an accounting department.
• Public accounting or public company SOX experience is a plus.
• Experience using large ERP systems such as JD Edwards- Oracle, PeopleSoft or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of all cash receipts, portal invoices, sales tax filings, expense reports, journal entries, account reconciliations and other finance department tasks
• Review and approve monthly commission adjustments
• Review and approve various accounting transactions that exceed certain limits
• Review all Sales & Use Tax and Business Licenses notices and ensure returns are filed timely
• Serve as back up to all roles in the department
• Assist in the development of finance procedures and policies and keep manuals up to date
• Manage adherence to accounting controls
• Assist with internal audits and periodic sales tax audits
• Utilize Crystal Reports for financial analysis and reporting
• Conducts bi-annual performance reviews and manages the ADP time system
• Special accounting projects as assigned by Controller, CFO or President

Skills

Highly organized

Detail oriented

Leadership & people management

Multitasking

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

JD Edwards

Oracle

PeopleSoft

SAP

Job description

Global Industrial Company, a long-standing industry leader in industrial equipment and supplies, seeks a Senior Controller to lead the accounting function in the United States. You will oversee cash receipts, tax compliance, audits, and financial reporting, ensuring SOX controls and accurate monthly closings.

Ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s in accounting/finance with 5–10 years managing an accounting department, and hands-on ERP experience (JD Edwards, Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP).