ACCOUNTING MANAGER - CORPORATE - KNOXVILLE, TN

Compass Group - Knoxville, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Knoxville, TN

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Accounting Manager at SSC Services for Education is responsible for overseeing three teams focused on accounts payable processing, work order billing, and internal customer support. This role involves managing the accounting staff, ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards, and driving process improvements within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting staff responsible for financial reporting, billing, collections, and payroll support.
• Recruit and hire accounting and financial staff, conducting performance evaluations.
• Coordinate training programs for new staff and identify training needs for current staff.
• Establish internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
• Oversee preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Ensure that periodic financial reports comply with financial reporting standards.
• Present recommendations to management on process standardization and streamlining.
• Identify opportunities for process automation to support upcoming growth.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Five years or more of related experience required.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in accounting software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)