Sr. Accounting Manager Denton, TX

Group CBS, Inc.; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Group CBS, Inc. seeks an experienced accounting leader to manage the accounting functions and supervise the accounting staff, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.

You will oversee journal entries, reconciliation processes, and financial reporting across entities, while supporting audits and internal controls in a manufacturing environment. This role reports to the Controller and emphasizes accuracy and timely close.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing & cost accounting.
• Experience leading teams and implementing process improvements.
• Experience working with multiple sites and legal entities in multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, create detailed reports, and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliation workbook and provide first-level review for Controller.
• Summarize current financial status and assist in balance sheet, P&L, and other reports.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting, tax and financial regulations.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.
• Maintain internal controls and protect confidentiality of financial information.
• Coordinate with staff accountants, AR/AP to meet deadlines with accuracy.
• Drive monthly closing schedule and ensure milestones are met.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team player

Self discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Excel (VLOOKUP/Pivot)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Directly responsible for managing the accounting functions and activities for the Company and the supervision of the accounting staff to achieve company objectives in accordance with policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include a wide range of management and hands-on activities to provide efficient controls for the recording, reconciling and reporting of transactions, as modified from time to time, and such other duties, tasks and work as may be assigned.

Responsibilities and duties include

• Responsible for preparing and posting journal entries, creating detailed reports, and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Responsible for preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliation workbook for each entity and providing first level review to present to Controller for final review.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information and assisting in the preparation of balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Support month-end and year-end close process.
• Comply with all company, local, state, and federal accounting, tax and financial regulations.
• Support of internal and external audits.
• Maintain fixed asset register and associated depreciation schedules.
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls and company policies.
• Maintain customer confidence and protects operations by keeping company financial information confidential.
• Coordinate with staff accountants, accounts receivable & accounts payable specialists to ensure that deadlines are met with emphasis on accuracy.
• Drive monthly closing schedule to ensure milestones are met by all staff members.
• Review all balance sheet reconciliations to ensure reconciliations are correct and complete tying to the trial balance.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

METRICS

1. To meet monthly deadlines and objectives as agreed and typically described in monthly reviews or through other project planning efforts.

2. To handle ongoing projects and day-to-day demands that are not identified in formal monthly objectives in a timely and accurate manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

All accountants and senior accountants will be direct reports for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with financial reporting requirements.
• Experience leading teams in implementing process improvements.
• Thrives in an environment of continual improvement, both contributing to and supporting change as a cultural element.
• Experience leading, managing and developing teams, both degreed and non-degreed team members.
• Experience working with multiple sites and legal entities in multiple states.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Strong analytical, communication, and computer skills.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Being able to multi-task and ability to work at fast pace
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving abilities
• Work well in team environment
• Self disciplined

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other field with related experience required.
• 5 or more years’ experience in accounting preferably in a manufacturing & cost accounting environment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (if applicable)

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is an office job and entails the physical demands associated with operating a telephone and computer (viewing monitor, keyboard, mouse). The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BONUS/COMMISSION PLAN

N/A

WORK SCHEDULE

The work hours will be dependent upon what is necessary to support, manage, and achieve the goals and necessary productivity levels of the subordinate staffs. Normal working hours of staff members will be from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. This is a minimum expectation. Often projects and assignments will extend beyond the normal workday. Adherence to attendance and coverage policies is expected to be followed diligently. Time off will be granted with proper formal notice in accordance with company policy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The environment is a professional office environment. Dress attire is casual but professional in an office setting.

EMPLOYEE EVAULUATION SUMMARY

• Annual Reviews - A more detailed review of the overall performance in this position, where the employee is rated and typically compensated in accordance with that rate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A performance evaluation for this position will be conducted after 90 days to review performance, transition matters and progress in meeting objectives.

EMPLOYER'S RIGHTS

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

This document contains Group CBS confidential and proprietary information and is intended for Group CBS internal use only and is governed by Group CBS’ employee confidentiality agreement.