Accounting Manager Job at U.S. Venture in Appleton

DIVISION:

U.S. AutoForce

POSITION SUMMARY

To help fulfill U.S. AutoForce's strategic vision "To delivery best-in-class customer service as a leading distributor of tires and automotive parts", the division's finance team is looking to hire a strong business partner and self-motivated Accounting Manager. This Accounting Manager is a key member of the U.S. AutoForce finance team and is responsible for oversight and completion of various accounting and analytical tasks as they relate to the division's cash, AR, inventory and payables.

This position will be responsible for accurate financial reporting, analysis and back-office administration in these functional areas. These responsibilities will require advanced knowledge in Excel and data manipulation, as well as an ability to understand and enhance more complex processes and procedures. The role will require an advanced understanding and interest in several finance, operational, and database management systems and their integrations. An individual in this role will be capable of acting as both a project lead and team member to complete a variety of business objectives with competing deadlines.

This role can work on a hybrid schedule at our Corporate Headquarters in Appleton, WI.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in month end close procedures, including review of staff reconciliations, as it relates to cash, inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Partner with warehouse managers to ensure adequate internal controls are implemented and completed timely.
• Analyze financial reports and records and provide insights and recommendations to key business leaders
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting efforts
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Lead efforts to integrate new business units to more standardized programs and accounting practices
• Hire, develop, and supervise direct reports
• Ad hoc financial projects and analysis as required

Projects & Process Improvements:

• Participate in Helix efforts around cash, inventory and payables to ensure accurate reporting and data availability
• Lead efforts to either reduce or eliminate usage of cash
• Partner with FSS to determine more efficient ways to be paid from our customers (Venmo, ACH draft, etc.) to reduce COD processing (cash or check) which should create efficiencies in the warehouse
• Assist with integration of new business units and implantation of controls
• Refine procedures to daily reconciliation of cash, inventory, payables and inventory variances and ensure final recons are completed on a pre-close basis. (automate cash recons)
• Enhance cash discount analysis - explain variance to forecast to understand differences

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA (or similar relevant certification) strongly preferred
• 5-8 years of accounting experience
• Supervisory training or management /leadership experience
• Knows concepts, practices and procedures of accounting (GAAP)
• Attention to detail
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of the organization
• Leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results and process improvements

U.S. Venture requires that a team member have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residencyunless based on business need.

U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.

U.S. Venture believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with all federal, state, local Fair Chance laws including but not limited to Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act.

U.S. Venture is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.