Accounting Manager

Renfro Corporation - Winston-Salem, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Winston-Salem, NC

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing general ledger functions, cost accounting, variance reporting, and the management of a small team. This role involves analyzing financial data, preparing monthly financial reports, and ensuring timely month-end closes while adhering to company policies and maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and directly manage the Accounting Support Administrator and Financial Analysts.
• Act as a resource and accounting guide to the AP and AR clerks.
• Compile, review and analyze various aspects of the financial results, as needed.
• Compile or direct the compilation of the monthly financial statement package, leadership team financial package, monthly and business review presentations for ownership group.
• Provide leadership to ensure a timely month end close.
• Review and approve journal vouchers as needed.
• Review and analyze balance sheet accounts to ensure they are balanced.
• Maintain general ledger account balances.
• Assist in analyzing financial data for unusual variances for the month.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Help coordinate the year-end financial statement audit.
• Provide needed documentation for auditors to ensure accurate and efficient audit.
• Help prepare year-end financials.
• Assist with setting up the budget for the new year.
• Help with the preparation and updating of policies and procedures, as necessary.
• Adhere to company policies, including attendance and punctuality.
• Communicate with co-workers, management, and others in a courteous and professional manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting or finance.
• Demonstrated experience in accounting with increasing responsibility and accountability.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable practices, fixed asset accounting, and general ledger systems.
• Experience with the preparation of financial statements including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flows.
• Strong analytical skills to distinguish discrepancies.
• Proven experience in delivering results to an organization.
• Strong Microsoft Office applications skills, specifically advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership experience in organizing, planning, and executing projects.