Things Remembered Hiring for Manager, General Accounting Job at Cleveland, OH Full Time

Principle Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions)

• Coordinate the month-end close process to ensure timely completion of accurate internal and external financial reporting and analysis. Focus on value added process improvements. *
• Maintain the set-up, reporting, operation and efficiency of financial systems including General Ledger, Inventory, Fixed Assets, Cost Allocations and Accounts Payable.
• Direct and develop staff. Establish and maintain back-up training for each function and ensure the completion, compliance and updates of all accounting desk-top procedures, at least annually, or as needed. *
• Responsible for all Sales, Cost of Sales, Gross Margin and Inventory related accounting activities including but not limited to cost capitalization, obsolescence, deferred revenue. Coordinate the physical inventory process for all Company locations, including cycle counts throughout the year. *
• Prepare various journal entries to ensure proper month end close, and review entries of staff. *
• Reconcile various balance sheet accounts and review reconciliations of staff.*
• Prepare analysis of variances to Plan and prior year and review analysis of staff. *
• Coordinate monthly sales tax return process with outside preparers. Responsible for sales tax audit work. *
• Coordinate the gathering of all data needed for completion of externally prepared Income Tax Returns, and Personal Property Tax Returns. Coordinate timely completion of Business Licenses, Sales Tax Licenses, and Annual Reports.*
• Assist with Accounts Payable, as needed to ensure timely close of books.
• Assist in coordinating Audit process with outside auditors.
• Assist with annual and periodic planning and forecasting.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining internal controls and accounting policies/procedures and educate the General Accounting team on all changes to accounting standards to ensure the protection of assets.
• Oversee interface of JDA to GL sales, cost of sales and inventory entries.
• Oversee reconciliation of cash and credit card receipts and fees.
• Ensure accuracy of monthly payments for Rent and Occupancy costs and timely resolution of outstanding balances with Landlords. Oversee monthly and annual Sales reporting to Landlords.
• Develop value-added reporting.
• Other projects as assigned.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• 5-10 years’ experience in General Accounting, with staff management experience required.
• Strong General Ledger and accounting system knowledge required.
• Strong Accounting knowledge required, including GAAP.
• Strong Excel skills required (Pivot tables, VLookups, other Excel functions).
• Preferred: CPA and/or MBA; Public Accounting experience; Retail experience; Lease and inventory accounting experience.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to train, develop and motivate staff.
• Displays excellent delegation and follow-through skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and achievement.
• Deadline-oriented and displays sense of urgency.
• Is collaborative and can effectively work in a team environment.
• Has integrity and maintains confidentiality.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location