Accounting Manager

U.S. Venture - Appleton, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Appleton, WI

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Accounting Manager at U.S. AutoForce plays a crucial role in the finance team, responsible for overseeing various accounting and analytical tasks related to cash, accounts receivable, inventory, and payables. This position aims to ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis while enhancing processes and procedures. The role requires advanced Excel skills and a strong understanding of finance and operational systems, with the ability to lead projects and collaborate effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Participate in month end close procedures, including review of staff reconciliations related to cash, inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Partner with warehouse managers to ensure adequate internal controls are implemented and completed timely.
• Analyze financial reports and records and provide insights and recommendations to key business leaders.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting efforts.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Lead efforts to integrate new business units to more standardized programs and accounting practices.
• Hire, develop, and supervise direct reports.
• Conduct ad hoc financial projects and analysis as required.
• Participate in Helix efforts around cash, inventory, and payables to ensure accurate reporting and data availability.
• Lead efforts to reduce or eliminate usage of cash.
• Partner with FSS to determine more efficient ways to be paid from customers to reduce COD processing, creating efficiencies in the warehouse.
• Assist with integration of new business units and implementation of controls.
• Refine procedures for daily reconciliation of cash, inventory, payables, and inventory variances, ensuring final reconciliations are completed on a pre-close basis.
• Enhance cash discount analysis to explain variance to forecast.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA (or similar relevant certification) strongly preferred.
• 5-8 years of accounting experience.
• Supervisory training or management/leadership experience.
• Knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of accounting (GAAP).
• Attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of the organization.
• Leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results and process improvements.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule at Corporate Headquarters in Appleton, WI.
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• Equal opportunity employer policies.