Accounting Manager - Vendor Rebate

Solugenix; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance

Job summary

A leading IT services firm in Santa Ana is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead Vendor Rebate Accounting. This role involves managing a team, overseeing complex rebate calculations, and providing insights to the CFO. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of accounting experience and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with vendor rebates or contract accounting strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to work with large datasets and complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team managing vendor rebate accounting.
• Oversee monthly rebate calculations and data validation.
• Drive analytical procedures for accurate rebate postings.

Skills

Accounting experience

Leadership skills

Analytical mindset

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

Job description

Accounting Manager - Vendor Rebate

Location: Santa Ana, CA (Onsite)

Employment type: Direct Hire (Full-time)

Base Pay Range: $140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead the Vendor Rebate Accounting function within our growing building materials distribution business.

The position oversees a team of 4–5 accountants responsible for managing over 200 vendor rebate programs, performing complex monthly calculations, and conducting high‑volume, data‑driven analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness of rebate income reporting.

In addition to managing day‑to‑day operations, the Accounting Manager will play a critical role in leading monthly rebate margin reviews across major product lines, partnering directly with the CFO and senior operational leadership to provide insights into financial performance and support strategic decision‑making.

The successful candidate will be a strong people leader with a solid technical foundation in accounting and a proactive, analytical mindset to drive process improvements and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role in a larger company.
• Experience with vendor rebates, contract accounting, or cost/revenue accounting in a distribution or wholesale environment strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to work with large datasets and complex transaction environments.
• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, project management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 4–5 accountants focused on vendor rebate accounting.
• Maintain and update the rebate program database covering 200+ vendor agreements, ensuring accurate tracking.
• Oversee and review monthly rebate calculations, ensuring journal entries and account reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
• Review and validate high volumes of purchasing data to support accurate rebate accruals and income recognition.
• Drive and perform in-depth analytical procedures to ensure the completeness, accuracy and reasonableness of rebate postings.
• Lead monthly reviews of rebate margins by product line with the CFO and key operating leaders, providing insights, identifying trends, and supporting business decisions.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (e.g., Procurement, Finance, IT) to enhance rebate tracking and reporting capabilities.
• Develop and enhance reporting tools and dashboards to support better financial oversight of rebate programs.
• Identify process improvements, including automation of manual activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements related to vendor rebates.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing

Benefits

401(k), Vision Insurance, Medical Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity

Solugenix will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and Ordinance. Applicants do not need to disclose their criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if we are concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, applicants will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

About the Client

Our client is a leading North American distributor of building materials.

About Solugenix

Solugenix is a leader in IT services, delivering cutting‑edge technology solutions, exceptional talent, and managed services to global enterprises. With extensive expertise in highly regulated and complex industries, we are a trusted partner for integrating advanced technologies with streamlined processes. Our solutions drive growth, foster innovation, and ensure compliance—providing clients with reliability and a strong competitive edge. Recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace, Solugenix is proud of its inclusive culture and unwavering commitment to excellence.