Accounting Manager - Food Service Distribution

Ilocatum; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SAP experience

Job summary

Ilocatum seeks an Accounting Manager for its food service distribution operation in Atlanta, GA. This full-time role leads a high-volume accounting team to ensure accurate monthly closes and timely reporting.

Responsibilities include directing the general ledger, vendor billing, cash reconciliation, fixed assets, and capex accounting, with a focus on internal controls, GAAP compliance, and process improvements. 7+ years of leadership and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience, including supervising a team in a high-volume transaction environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Working knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Advanced Excel, plus working knowledge of Access.
• Proven ability to lead a team through change.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Flexible to work extra hours at close and other deadlines.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred.
• Food service distribution industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close as accounting manager.
• Hire, train, coach and manage the performance of accounting staff.
• Direct the teams handling general ledger, vendor billing, cash reconciliation, fixed assets and capex accounting.
• Perform and review complex reconciliations and account analysis.
• Protect general ledger integrity and a strong internal control environment.
• Recommend process improvements and set accounting policy.
• Prepare audit schedules and work with internal and external auditors.
• Build ad hoc reports and financial analysis for leadership.

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP knowledge

SOX/compliance

Excel advanced

Access knowledge

Team change management

Communication

Deadline flexibility

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or Business

CPA and/or MBA (nice-to-have)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Accounting Manager, Food Service Distribution Location: Atlanta, GA Job Type: Full-time

$90,000 to $100,000 per year

Lead the accounting team that keeps a high-volume distribution business closing accurately and on time, and shape how the process runs.

Must-Haves

• 7+ years of accounting experience, including supervising a team in a high-volume transaction environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Working knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance
• Advanced Excel, plus working knowledge of Access
• Proven ability to lead a team through change
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Flexible to work extra hours at close and other deadlines

What You'll Do

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close as accounting manager
• Hire, train, coach and manage the performance of accounting staff
• Direct the teams handling general ledger, vendor billing, cash reconciliation, fixed assets and capex accounting
• Perform and review complex reconciliations and account analysis
• Protect general ledger integrity and a strong internal control environment
• Recommend process improvements and set accounting policy
• Prepare audit schedules and work with internal and external auditors
• Build ad hoc reports and financial analysis for leadership

Nice-to-Haves

• CPA and/or MBA
• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or Business
• Food service distribution industry experience

Compensation and Benefits

• SAP experience
• $90,000 to $100,000 base salary

About the Company

A large food service distribution company with a high-volume, fast-paced accounting operation.