Accounting Manager (Support Office)

Sunshine Ace Hardware; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Role

Quarterly Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(K) Plan

Company 401(K) matching Contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Sunshine Ace Hardware is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the day-to-day accounting at our Bonita Springs support office. You will drive the month-end close, GAAP-compliant reporting, and multi-store analysis while strengthening internal controls.

You will supervise the accounting team, coordinate audits and work with the CFO on budgeting and forecasts. A CPA/CMA is preferred; 7–12 years of experience in accounting is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent.
• 7–12 years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3+ years of managing a team.
• CPA or CMA preferred, but not required.
• Strong GAAP, GL, close processes and financial statement prep.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual close including calendar and statements.
• Ensure general-ledger integrity, COA, reconciliations and item resolutions.
• Produce timely financial statements and KPI reports for stores and exec team.
• Supervise and develop the accounting team; set priorities and training.
• Coordinate audit, tax and year-end support; maintain schedules and docs.
• Partner with CFO on budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow and growth initiatives.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Close accounting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Support Office, Bonita Springs

Accounting Manager

Full Time

Support Office, Bonita Springs

Our family-owned business has been providing career opportunities and adding economic value to our local economy since 1958. Our customers have come to depend on the helpful advice our friendly associates provide. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and a flexible, family-oriented environment to work in.

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the reliability, timeliness and control of Sunshine Ace Hardware’s day-to-day accounting function and delivers a closed, reconciled set of books with exceptions clearly surfaced. This position will lead the accounting team, strengthen controls and processes, and provide accurate multi-store reporting and analysis that supports store management, the executive team and company growth. The duties of this position are to be performed while demonstrating all of Sunshine Ace Hardware’s Core Values and Fundamentals.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for the monthly, quarterly and annual close, including the close calendar, preliminary financial statements, issue resolution and continuous improvement of close timing.
• Responsible for general-ledger integrity, chart of accounts, material balance-sheet reconciliations and resolution of aged reconciling items.
• Produce timely monthly financial statements, store-management reporting, company/store KPIs and trend reporting; analyze unusual transactions and budget-to-actual variances.
• Supervise and develop the finance and accounting team; establish priorities, backup coverage, performance expectations and training.
• Review journal entries, accruals, prepaids, payroll/PTO accounting, fixed assets, inventory/shrink/LIFO accounting, lease accounting and period-end cutoff.
• Oversee AP, AR, bank reconciliations, store deposits, settlement reconciliations, sales tax and related accounting controls.
• Own accounting and recurring reporting for Handyman and other assigned entities, while escalating strategic or ownership matters to the CFO.
• Coordinate audit, tax and year-end support; maintain organized schedules and workpapers and serve as the primary day-to-day contact for information requests.
• Partner with the CFO on annual budgeting, periodic reforecasting, cash-flow support, fiscal planning and growth initiatives; the CFO retains ownership of final forecasts, treasury strategy and executive recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with established financial procedures and maintain systems and controls that protect the integrity of financial processes and data.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation and standardization that reduce manual work, improve controls and eliminate redundancies.
• Work proactively with store and department leaders to resolve accounting/reporting needs and explain financial implications.
• Escalate material variances, unusual transactions, control deficiencies, credit/cash risks and judgment matters to the CFO with a recommended course of action.
• Support ad hoc analysis, acquisitions/integration and other special projects as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or a combination of education and experience.
• 7-12 years of progressive accounting experience
• Minimum of 3 years of managing a team with demonstrated accounting-team leadership
• Experience with day-to-day financial operations
• Strong computer skills; use of Google product suite
• Strong GAAP, GL, close, balance-sheet reconciliation, accrual, fixed-asset and financial-statement preparation capability.
• Multi-location retail, distribution or other inventory-intensive experience strongly preferred; inventory, receiving/cutoff and shrink knowledge is valuable.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills; able to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on, resourceful leader who identifies issues before they reach the CFO and brings a practical recommendation.
• Strong systems orientation and demonstrated ability to improve processes and create efficiencies.
• CPA or CMA preferred, but operating capability, judgment and relevant experience carry greater weight than credential alone.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; ability to be a team player with a focus on internal customer satisfaction.
• Strong analytical skills with an attention to detail
• Decision Making: Assist in making decisions by bringing recommendations to the manager on the task at hand; Collaborate with other departments to identify proper solutions to the issue at hand; Determine appropriate prioritization of individual monthly tasks in order to meet overall deadlines, seeking guidance when needed.
• Resourcefulness/Creativity: The ability to handle multiple tasks while adhering to deadlines is required. The ability to improve processes and create efficiencies is a plus. Flexibility and adaptability to evolving business needs are also essential.

Physical Demands

• Fast-paced environment. Heavy workload is required during key financial processes such as the monthly, year-end close and budget. These periods may require overtime or work outside of the regular work schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 15 pounds; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and effectively verbally communicate to exchange information.

Other Qualifications

• Possession of a valid State of Florida Driver License with a clean driving record in accordance with the company’s insurance carriers standards
• Must have current auto liability insurance for such time when operating a personal automobile is necessary.

Eligible Employees Also Receive

• Hybrid Role
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• 401(K) Plan
• Company 401(K) matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Sunshine® Ace Hardware is an alcohol and drug free workplace.

Sunshine® Ace Hardware provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sunshine® Ace Hardware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.