Famous Footwear
Accounting Manager
Famous Footwear, Torrance, California, United States, 90504
Torrance, CA, 23215 Early Avenue, Torrance, California, United States of AmericaReq #621Thursday, October 10, 2024The Accounting Manager manages the full-cycle accounting process, including monthly close, reviews monthly journal entries, and account reconciliations. Prepares the consolidated financial statements, management reporting, and performs variance analysis monthly. The manager plays a pivotal role supporting our international operations and is involved with compliance audits and year-end audit.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the monthly close process, ensuring all journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation are completed accurately and on time.Reviews monthly bank reconciliations and daily cash reporting.Manages the monthly intercompany close process, including preparing and inputting journal entries, preparing intercompany account reconciliations, researching issues with subsidiaries, and performing foreign currency revaluation and translation.Oversees the preparation and review of US-managed foreign financial statements prepared by third-party service providers, ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements ensuring proper eliminations of all intercompany balances and profit.Ensures non-US subsidiaries’ liquidity are met for payroll and working capital requirements.Liaises with third party foreign business service providers regarding monthly accruals, audit inquiries, etc.Conducts variance analysis on general ledger accounts, identify and resolve discrepancies as needed.Prepares for the year-end audit, including reviewing and preparing quarterly and year-end audit schedules and responding to audit inquiries.Supervises and mentors staff accountants and other team members, providing coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities.Ensures compliance with company policies, safety guidelines, and accounting standards as outlined in the Employee Handbook.Performs additional duties as assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field. MBA or CPA designation preferred.Minimum of 5-7 years of related accounting experience; manufacturing and/or public accounting a plus.Strong knowledge of accounting principles, concepts, and practices, particularly with respect to intercompany accounting, foreign currency revaluation, and consolidations.Proven track record managing and mentoring a team.Demonstrate effective communication, written and verbal, with all levels from staff to executive.Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.Proficient with Excel and Word, and ERP systems; SAP a plus.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Actively supports and complies with Pelican’s objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement.Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels.Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager.Must be flexible regarding working hours.Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.Emphasizes ethical leadership and decision-making to protect Pelican’s brand and reputation.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be occasionally required to execute standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers).While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be occasionally required to execute non-standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch).Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.The approximate base compensation range is shown below. The actual offer may vary based on skills, experience and location.Pelican Products, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Manage the monthly close process, ensuring all journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation are completed accurately and on time.Reviews monthly bank reconciliations and daily cash reporting.Manages the monthly intercompany close process, including preparing and inputting journal entries, preparing intercompany account reconciliations, researching issues with subsidiaries, and performing foreign currency revaluation and translation.Oversees the preparation and review of US-managed foreign financial statements prepared by third-party service providers, ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements ensuring proper eliminations of all intercompany balances and profit.Ensures non-US subsidiaries’ liquidity are met for payroll and working capital requirements.Liaises with third party foreign business service providers regarding monthly accruals, audit inquiries, etc.Conducts variance analysis on general ledger accounts, identify and resolve discrepancies as needed.Prepares for the year-end audit, including reviewing and preparing quarterly and year-end audit schedules and responding to audit inquiries.Supervises and mentors staff accountants and other team members, providing coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities.Ensures compliance with company policies, safety guidelines, and accounting standards as outlined in the Employee Handbook.Performs additional duties as assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field. MBA or CPA designation preferred.Minimum of 5-7 years of related accounting experience; manufacturing and/or public accounting a plus.Strong knowledge of accounting principles, concepts, and practices, particularly with respect to intercompany accounting, foreign currency revaluation, and consolidations.Proven track record managing and mentoring a team.Demonstrate effective communication, written and verbal, with all levels from staff to executive.Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.Proficient with Excel and Word, and ERP systems; SAP a plus.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Actively supports and complies with Pelican’s objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement.Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels.Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager.Must be flexible regarding working hours.Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.Emphasizes ethical leadership and decision-making to protect Pelican’s brand and reputation.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be occasionally required to execute standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers).While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be occasionally required to execute non-standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch).Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.The approximate base compensation range is shown below. The actual offer may vary based on skills, experience and location.Pelican Products, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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