Corporate Accounting Manager

Job Summary:

One of our clients in Dallas is currently looking for a Corporate Accounting Manager. This person will be responsible for the management of daily general ledger accounting and reconciliations related to processing, audits and settlement of transactions. Support the Accounting Department to ensure the accuracy of general ledger accounts and reconciliation of transactions.

Responsibilities:

·Oversees all activities related the maintenance of related general ledger accounts and reconciliations

·Ensures processes are efficient and recommends and implements improved processes and procedures

·Researches the cause of recurring reconciling items and ensures corrective action is taken to resolve system and repetitive issues

·Reviews reconciliations and ensures accuracy of general ledger accounts. Ensures procedures are documented and followed

·Responsible retail setup and partnering with the tax department to review potential tax issues

·P & L preparation and other financial analysis

·Oversees additional general ledger areas including intercompany transactions and subsidiary trial balance uploads

·Other duties as assigned

·Research, analyze and resolves complex reconciliation issues

·Works with manual reconciliation and migrate to automated reconciliation ongoing

·Ensures attention to detail in review of transactions and journal entry approval

·Acts as a liaison ensuring guidance regarding compliance with Company policies and procedures

·Coordinates between various cross-functional groups to ensure General Ledger Accounting processes are followed and completed timely

·Collaborates with team and cross-functional stakeholders on projects (e.g. Retail, Fuel) providing advanced ad-hoc and issue resolution support

·Establishes controls around process documentation and expectations for the General Ledger team and oversee the assignment of responsibilities and establishment for cross-training of backups and periodic review and update of process documentation

·Ensures documentation and processes are in compliance with company and SOX requirements

·Supervises and manages employees as it relates to all projects or related work, establishes performance requirements, clarifies responsibilities of those supervised, conducts performance appraisals and plans for individual employee development

·Directs the preparation of external audit requests as assigned. Manages all communications with the auditors for areas of responsibility

·Keeps Supervisors informed of important developments, potential problems and related information necessary for effective management. Coordinates and communicates plans and activities with others, as appropriate to ensure a coordinated work effort and team approach

Skills:

·Education: Bachelor&rsquos Degree in Business Management, Finance or Accounting

·Certified Public Account (CPA) designation required

·Minimum 5 years accounting experience in the following areas:

·PDI Accounts Payable experience preferred or comparable ERP Accounts Payable (i.e. SAP, Oracle, JDE)

·Convenience store industry knowledge preferred, or comparable Retail Operations

·Prior management experience required

·Broad exposure to reconciliation and reporting software (i.e. Microsoft Office, ReconNet, AssureNet, PDI Focal Point, BusinesObjects, PowerPivot, Sequel)