Accounting Manager, Retail Finance

Job Brief

The Accounting Managersupports the Assistant Controller with a wide variety of functions which include operational and data analysis, transactional processing, annual audit support and the continued implementation of financial and compliance controls.

The Accounting Manager supports the Assistant Controller with a wide variety of functions which include operational and data analysis, transactional processing, annual audit support and the continued implementation of financial and compliance controls. This individual will serve as a key resource for the organization and provide daily financial oversight to ensure that the integrity of the financial records is complete, accurate and comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

Essential Job Duties:

Responsible for ensuring accurate preparation and posting of journal entries and ensuring timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processes .

Responsible for managing the integrity of the data used for monthly account reconciliations, daily recording of account activity and providing support to internal and external auditors.

Responsible for documenting accounting processes used to prepare accounting entries and support account balances.

The Senior Accountant will act as liaison between operating groups, the data team and accounting.

The Senior Accountant will assist the Assistant Controller with the Company’s month end and annual closing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related discipline required; 
• 5+ years of financial services/captive finance related experience and/or combination of experience and education;
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, CPA experience a plus;
• Ability to work on a team and collaborate with stakeholders, and work independently with a high degree of accuracy;
• Self-motivated, strong verbal and written communication skills and critical thinking skills;
• Excellent technical/data mining abilities, proficient in Excel, Access and Business Objects; Oracle, SAP a plus.