Distributor Wire & Cable

Accounting Manager

Distributor Wire & Cable

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $105,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Month End & General Ledger: Partner with Controller to manage daily accounting operations, with a focus on GL integrity, accounts payable, and timely financial close.
  • Coordinate the corporate close process, targeting a 5-business-day close with minimal post-close adjustments.
  • Ensure monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts with timely investigation of discrepancies and maintenance of audit-ready documentation.
  • Own the accrual playbook (e.g., payroll, bonus, rebates, and other recurring estimates) with clear documentation and justification.
  • Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
  • Payables, Vendors, & Credit Cards: Oversee weekly vendor payments, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and optimization of payment terms.
  • Administer vendor master controls, including W-9 collection, onboarding/verification of new vendors, and 1099 reporting.
  • Oversee monthly corporate credit card reconciliations, ensuring timely coding and submission.
  • Support AR and AP aging clean-up efforts.
  • Policy, Controls, & Process Improvement: Maintain and update the accounting policy manual and SOP library to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and audit requirements.
  • Partner with IT and cross-functional teams to implement process or system improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
  • Identify and address emerging risks while driving continuous improvements in accounting processes.
  • Financial Analysis & Reporting: Prepare and present financial analysis to leadership, including variance explanations, trend analysis, and margin monitoring.
  • Explore opportunities to increase real-time reporting through enhanced system imports and automation.
  • Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and develop a team of 1-2 direct reports, providing training, guidance, and growth opportunities.
  • Foster a collaborative and accountable team environment.
  • Provide back-up support for payroll processing, as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
  • Minimum five to seven years progressive accounting experience required.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop accounting staff with varying skill levels.
  • Confident communicator with clear, concise writing and verbal presentation skills.
  • Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and practical application of accounting principles in a business setting.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends, explain variances, and support business decisions through data.
  • Highly organized and capable of juggling multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal oversight.
  • Naturally detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and process integrity.
  • Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and following through on execution.
  • Skilled in building relationships across departments and supporting cross-functional initiatives.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Suite products, and accounting software (ERP experience preferred)
  • Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.