What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Accounting Manager position at Brake Time?
Position Summary
The Retail Accounting Lead oversees retail accounting activities across multiple convenience store locations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, and month-end close. The position ensures transactions are accurately recorded, adequately supported, and processed within established deadlines.
- Manage retail accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows in PDI Enterprise.
- Review vendor invoices against receiving records, purchase approvals, pricing, and credits.
- Reconcile store sales, cash deposits, credit card settlements, vendor statements, and general ledger accounts.
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and month-end close schedules.
- Review merchandise purchases, returns, rebates, and inventory adjustments.
- Monitor AP and AR aging reports and resolve outstanding or disputed balances.
- Investigate duplicate invoices, missing credits, and unmatched transactions.
- Partner with store managers, purchasing, and daily paperwork auditors to resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain supporting documentation and assist with audit requests.
- Train accounting staff and improve accounting procedures.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 5 years of accounting experience, including 2 years leading a team or accounting process.
- Experience supporting multi-location retail operations.
- Hands-on PDI Enterprise experience in accounting, AP, AR, and reconciliations.
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and lookup functions.
- Convenience store industry experience.
- Experience improving accounting workflows and internal controls.
- Experience with EDI invoices.