Contractor - accounting manager

Corpay; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workspace in Brentwood, TN

Company-issued equipment

Formal hands-on training

Job summary

Corpay is seeking an Accounting Manager (Contractor) in Brentwood, TN to lead the Global Shared Services Accounting Department and align close processes with global subsidiaries. You will report to the VP Assistant Corporate Controller and drive process improvements with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, self-motivation, and a collaborative mindset, with hands-on experience in month-end close and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
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Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close activities and journal entries in a high-volume environment.
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly and year-end closes in accordance with policies.
• Mentor team members and drive process improvements and automation.
• Coordinate with auditors to facilitate year-end audits.
• Collaborate with departments on close questions and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Self-directed

Cross-location coordination

Deadline management

Detail-oriented

Ambitious & flexible

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

What We Need

Corpay is currently looking to hire an Accounting Manager (Contractor) within our Shared Services division. This position falls under our Payables line of business and is located in Brentwood, TN. In this role, you will lead responsibilities of the company's Global Shared Services Accounting Department and manage close responsibilities with our global subsidiaries as well as work on key initiatives relating to critical processes. The ideal candidate should be motivated, a self-starter, detailed-oriented, strong in accounting concepts, have a willingness to learn and be a team player. You will report directly to the VP Assistant Corporate Controller and regularly collaborate with multiple departments.

How We Work

As an Accounting Manager, Corpay will set you up for success by providing:

• Assigned workspace in Brentwood, TN
• Company-issued equipment
• Formal, hands-on training

Role Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role will include:

• Manage month-end close activities, including timely and accurate preparation of journal entries, inter-company elimination and balancing process, expense accruals, prepaid amortization, lease accounting, fixed assets and account reconciliations in a high-volume environment
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close in accordance with company policies and controls
• Review monthly and quarterly reporting analysis and other management reporting as assigned
• Mentor team members, projects and certain functions managed by the Controller’s Department
• Continually evaluate and optimize month-end close processes to deliver process automation and improved accuracy
• Develop/enhance, implement and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures that will improve the overall operation and reduce risks of the business.
• Work with internal and external auditors to ensure a clean and timely year end audit
• Partner with and liaison with other departments on resolving month-end close questions and while working on strategic initiatives
• Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and self-motivated
• Ability to coordinate and work with business leaders in multiple locations
• Ability to meet deadlines timely accurately in a high pace environment
• Must be a hands-on, detail-oriented individual
• The right person will be ambitious and flexible who wants to learn and grow professionally
• Excellent Excel skills

Ideal Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of experience in accounting roles

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