Deliver accurate financials to the Controller by the 5th of each month using fast-close procedures.
Monitor the month-end close timeline and resolve roadblocks to ensure timely and accurate close.
Maintain and review detailed balance sheet reconciliations; delegate and oversee reconciliations performed by team members.
Supervise GL and AR clerks, holding weekly check-ins, managing workloads, offering performance feedback, and ensuring proper training.
Review work from GL and AR clerks for accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to controls.
Ensure daily soft bank reconciliations are completed and that the accounting system is properly locked post-close.
Partner with operations and purchasing on vendor questions and inventory accounting matters.
Reconcile intercompany accounts and prepare compliance data for income tax and sales tax filings (including Avalara).
Provide monthly budget vs. actual variance analysis and financial insight to support leadership decisions.
Support audits, inventory counts, system conversions, and other cross-functional accounting initiatives.
Ensure the accounting inbox is managed and that source documentation is accurately filed in accounting systems/shared drives.
Support the annual budget process by providing vendor level historical spend trend reports and notes.
Prepare compliance data for review by supervisor for income tax return preparation.
Review monthly sales tax returns ahead of automated filing through Avalara.
Support organizational-wide projects such as the annual audit, inventory counts, consolidation of subsidiaries, accounting system conversions, and more.

Requirements

At least 5-7 years of experience in accounting, with a strong track record of managing month-end close processes and providing accurate financial reports by strict deadlines.
At least 3 years of experience managing an accounting team in an inventory business
Full Circle ERP experience preferred
NetSuite experience or similar
Ability to prioritize time and communicate priorities in a demanding environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven Experience in Month-End Close & Reporting
CPA preferred
3+ years of demonstrated experience leading a team providing mentorship, training, and performance feedback.
High attention to detail in reviewing financial transactions for accuracy and timeliness, with a deep understanding of internal controls.
Expertise in completing bank reconciliations and securing accounting systems post-close, ensuring data integrity and consistency.
Ability to work cross-functionally
Knowledge of tax compliance (sales tax, income tax) and experience with preparing documentation for audits, tax returns, and external reporting.

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

month-end closefinancial reportingbalance sheet reconciliationbank reconciliationtax compliancebudget variance analysisinternal controlsfinancial transactions reviewperformance feedbackinventory accounting

Soft Skills

communicationleadershiptime managementattention to detailmentorshipteam managementcross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillstraining

Certifications

CPA