Accounting Manager

Who We Are We’re Dealer Tire , a family-owned, international distributor of tires and parts established in 1918 in Cleveland, OH. We’re laser focused on helping the world’s largest and most trusted auto manufacturers grow their tire business—in fact, we’ve sold more than 60 million tires to date. We’re a thriving company, and we’re looking for driven individuals to join our team. That’s where you come in! Base Pay Range: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00/ Year As a Manager, Accounting, your essential job functions will include the following: General Accounting Establish and maintain effective internal controls, policies, and processes for accounting operations activities to assure control and protection of assets and accurate reporting of financial position. Coordinate the completion of tasks related to the monthly financial close process to assure the timely, accurate preparation of financial statements consistent with U.S. GAAP and all company policies and procedures. Participate in management meetings to review financial results. Ensure that the Accounts Payable, Received Not Vouchered (RNV) and/or Accounts Receivable subledgers are reconciled and closed on a timely basis. Research and recommend resolutions to variances between subledgers and the general ledger. Understand OEM incentive programs and assist with the calculation and preparation of journal entries. Collaborate with OEM’s, Dealers, Program Management, Accounting, and IT teams to implement OEM contracts and account for program elements. Coordinate the completion of journal entries and account reconciliations within the assigned area of responsibility to ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Implement processes to calculate and provide accurate accounting for the following as assigned: Vendor credits (BTL) assuring that all vendor credits are properly supported. Work with Supply Chain to understand the purchasing plan and BTL rates. Revenue testing, shipping cutoff, sales return allowance and the bad debt allowance to ensure that the reserves on sales and accounts receivable are properly supported. Manage the Accounting Operations teams to ensure the accurate and timely processing of assigned transactions to support the business. Lead annual physical inventories, as required. Assist with the coordination of the year-end audit with the external auditors. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, recommend appropriate solutions, and lead implementation of improvements. Develop strong working relationships with associates in other functional areas, as appropriate. Participate on cross-functional teams as an accounting advisor. Supervisory Role Provide direction and leadership to direct reports. Communicate operational priorities, objectives, and goals. Facilitate problem solving and collaboration. Complete a performance evaluation of each team member and recommend appropriate action such as promotions, counseling and termination. Determine staffing needs, interview potential candidates and hire associates . Other Duties as Assigned Position Requirements Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting required. CPA and/or MBA preferred. Five to seven years relevant accounting experience. Knowledge of U.S. GAAP required. Experience with a major ERP system required (i.e., Oracle, JDE, SAP) Experience in developing, improving, and implementing financial information systems. Physical Job Requirements Sitting for long periods of time. Continuous viewing from and inputting data to a computer screen. Travel as necessary, up to15%. Competencies Required Results Orientation Agility Initiative Influence Customer Focus Drug Policy Dealer Tire is a drug-free environment. All applicants being considered for employment must pass a pre-employment drug screening before beginning work. This position is targeted to be closed on: Why Dealer Tire : An amazing opportunity to join a growing organization, built on the efforts of hard working, innovative, and team-oriented people. The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The total compensation package may also include commission, bonus or profit sharing. We offer a competitive & comprehensive benefit package including: paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401k match (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution). For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit our Dealer Tire Family of Companies Benefits Highlights Booklet . EOE Statement: Dealer Tire is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities. *ADA Disclosure: Any candidate who feels that they may need an accommodation to complete this application, or any portions of same, based on the impact of a disability should contact Dealer Tire ’s Human Resources Department to discuss your specific needs. Please feel free to contact us at 1-800-933-2537 x6550. Originally posted on Himalayas