Senior Accounting Manager
Description
The Senior Accounting Manager will provide support and oversight of critical accounting operations within a publicly traded company environment. This role is responsible for managing accounts payable processes, preparing and reviewing account reconciliations, preparing payroll-related accounting entries, managed sales and used tax compliance, and ensuring SOX compliance and SEC reporting requirements.
Essential Functions
Accounting Operations & Close Process
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Prepare and review complex journal entries, including payroll accruals, benefits, bonus accruals, and other miscellaneous accounting transactions.
- Review accounting entries and financial activity for foreign subsidiaries to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Prepare liability account reconciliations, including accounts payable, accrued liabilities, advance payments to vendors, etc.
- Review account reconciliation prepared by staff accountant.
- Investigate and analyze variances to support accurate financial reporting.
- Ensure reconciliations are completed accurately and timely.
- Manage and maintain the chart of accounts within Sage Intacct, including creation and maintenance of new accounts.
- Assist with accounting and finance system implementations, enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
- Prepare/update accounting policies and procedures.
Accounts Payable Oversight
- Oversee accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing and payments.
- Monitor AP controls, workflows, and vendor management processes.
- Oversee accounts payable vendor maintenance/onboarding activities, including collection and review of W-9s and completion of IRS TIN matching procedures.
- Perform review and approval of vendor invoices to ensure appropriate coding, support, and authorization.
- Identify and implement process improvements within AP operations.
- Review and approve weekly disbursement and payment runs.
- Ensure compliance with vendor onboarding, internal controls and company approval policies.
- Coordinate and follow up on payments related to the direct-to-practitioner program.
- Assist with the review and approval of compounding facility disbursements.
Payroll Accounting
- Reconcile payroll-related accounts, including payroll liabilities and employee benefit withholding accounts.
- Partner with payroll department to ensure accurate accounting treatment for payroll, bonuses, commissions, equity compensation, and employee benefits.
- Review payroll-related GL accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Taxes
- Manage sales and use tax compliance activities, including administration of Avalara and sales tax filings.
- Coordinate tax notices and resolutions; and prepare, review, and track tax payments and returns prepared by external tax consultants.
- Manage annual 1099 preparation, review, filing, and vendor compliance processes.
SOX Compliance & Internal Controls
- Support and maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and internal control frameworks.
- Document, review, and adhere to accounting processes and controls.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors during quarterly and annual audits.
- Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Mentor and supervise accounting staff and provide guidance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, HR, Payroll, Treasury, Tax, and external auditors.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university required; CPA designation strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a publicly traded company environment.
- Experience supporting SEC filings and external audits is preferred.
- Exposure to process automation, software implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives is preferred.
- Public accounting background is highly preferred but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal controls.
- Proven experience managing month-end close processes, financial reporting, and accounting operations.
- Experience overseeing accounts payable and payroll accounting functions preferred.
- Proficiency with ERP and financial systems, including platforms such as Sage Intacct and Bill.com.
- Intermediate to advance Microsoft Excel skills with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong understanding of accounting operations within a multi-entity organization structure.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and supervise accounting staff.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.