Manager, Accounting GL Job at Elior North America in Houston

Job Reference Number: 21834 Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite Segment: Elior Corporate Brand: Elior North America Corporate State: Texas (US-TX) The Role at a glance: Elior North America is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounting Manager, General Ledger (GL) to join our driven and solutions-oriented, centralized Houston, TX based Accounting Organization. As the Accounting Manager, GL you will play a pivotal role in managing all aspects of general accounting, including overseeing the general ledger and financial reporting processes. Additionally, you will provide leadership and supervision to the general accounting team. What you'll be doing: Leading the month-end closing process resulting in meaningful and accurate financial reporting. Recording and verifying month end entries and transactions to ensure accurate month-end general ledger and financial statements. Reconciling the balance sheet & appropriate subsidiary accounts. Summarizing the financial status by collecting information and preparing all necessary month-end financial statements & analysis. Reviewing trade spend and managing accruals. Work with Payroll team to process/reconciling weekly payroll files, ensuring accuracy, and entering appropriate transactions into the financial system. Find efficiencies in the current processes and procedures to allow more time for analysis. Assist with annual audit and tax filings as it relates to information gathering & coordination. Ensure compliance with regulatory, and company policies, and perform other research and analysis as required Guide their team’s professional development through goal setting and progress monitoring. Build trust and strong relationships, finding solutions and influencing outcomes to drive superlative performance. Turn data from various sources into insights with a strong attention to detail in a fast-changing environment. Use the numbers to tell the clear story, filtering the data and removing noise. What we're looking for: Must-haves: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of 6 – 8 years of general accounting management and/or finance reporting experience required. SAP or Great Plains or similar ERP knowledge & experience a plus. Previous experience managing and developing a team. Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels Comfort and capability in navigating uncertain or unclear situations, making informed decisions, and adapting to changing circumstances. Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills. Developed organizational and project management skills Customer focused to ensure integrity of data Demonstrated self-starter, ongoing self-growth and development, advancement potential Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word. Nice-to-haves: CPA (Certified Publiuc Accountant) Where you'll be working: You will be working out of Houston, TX based office. Our Benefits: Medical (FT Employees) Dental Vision Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Discount Program Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) EAP 401k Sick Time Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays) Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees) Paid Time Off About Elior North America: Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth. At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments. Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.