What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager - JournalBooks position at PCNA?
Who are we?
Polyconcept North America (PCNA) is the industry’s biggest and most diverse offering of promotional products and decoration services. Our employees are spread across six locations.
What we offer you
- Full healthcare and benefits! The health and wellness of our employees is important to us, that’s why we offer benefits including medical, vision, dental, short-term disability, and more!
- Flexible scheduling
- 401k Matching
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
- PCNA Cares Share Fund – donating to teammates in times of need
Why you will make it your career
- We invest heavily in modernization, operating more efficiently with cutting edge digital technology
- We value our employee’s contributions in a collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Our culture encourages listening, understanding and a sense of empathy makes PCNA stronger
- As the industry leader for environmental responsibility, sustainability is the key to every decision we make
Our Values
Delight Customers: Treat our customers the way you’d like to be treated.
Work Smart: Time is valuable. Focus on the things that can have the biggest impact on our business and customers. Be inquisitive and innovative
Think Team: Work together to get the job done. Be inclusive and collaborative.
Own It: Be accountable. Embrace challenges as opportunities, roll up your sleeves and make it happen.
Say It Like It Is: Be candid, honest and respectful. Offer constructive insights and welcome other’s input.
Our Businesses
Leed’s is the premier supplier of high-quality promotional products, with goods ranging from pens and drinkware to bags and mobile tech. Bullet is a leading supplier of low-price promotional products, offering deep inventory, reliable service and 24-hour turnaround. Trimark, a member of PCNA, is a leading developer and manufacturer of logo'd apparel for the Canadian and U.S. promotional industries. Trimark sells logo'd apparel across 6 different categories; Polos, T-Shirts and Tops, Woven Shirts, Knits and Fleece, Jackets, and Accessories, including Headwear. At JournalBooks, we believe in creative minds working together to create something truly unique in journals and planners. ETS has always sought to provide the very best in service, product selection, printing capabilities and competitive pricing, focused on drinkware, ETS offers a broad range of high quality drinkware categories. Spoke’s print-on-demand solutions and premium product assortment are standing by to help expand your inventory and fulfill your event and gifting needs!
The Position
The Accounting Manager is responsible for all areas relating to financial accounting and reporting for Polyconcept North America (“PCNA”) and its operating companies. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and processes to ensure accurate and timely completion of financial statements. The Accounting Manager will supervise a staff of accountants. This position addresses tight monthly financial closing deadlines and other accounting activities including maintaining the general ledger, preparation of standard and ad hoc financial analysis, and year-end audit preparation. This position will also support other finance functions including Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Inventory, Budgeting, Forecasting and Treasury operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Obtain and maintain a complete understanding of the financial accounting, reporting and general ledger structure.
- Ensure the accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual year-end financial close in accordance with GAAP
- Ensure the timely reporting of all financial information.
- Develop and maintain effective internal financial controls and monitor adherence to those controls.
- Analyze, verify, and approve transactions in posting journals, ledgers and other records.
- Manage all applicable general ledger account reconciliations and ensure timely completion in accordance with company policy.
- Assist with the preparation of annual operating budgets and interim forecasts, including the reporting of both actual and forecasted results.
- Oversees the calculation, reporting, and payment of customer rebate, vendor royalty and sales commission programs.
- Support the VP of Accounting and Finance in preparation of federal, state and local tax accruals and compliance.
- Provide honest and direct feedback, guidance and training to new and existing staff
- Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, workflows and processes
- Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise them on their progress to enhance the professional development of staff.
- Support the VP of Accounting and Finance with special projects and workflow process improvements
- Serve as the primary internal and external audit contact/ liaison; manage all financial audits
- Supervise the onsite invoicing team as needed
Skills and Knowledge
- Highly detail oriented, with excellent time management, prioritization and organization skills.
- Superior Microsoft Excel Skills and extensive experience in other Microsoft Office products.
- Excellent professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to form, lead and motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
- Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in financial accounting and reporting
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or MBA, preferred but not required.
- Previous experience as an accounting supervisor or manager
Together We Inspire Pride
We want our team members to be proud of the essential work they do, our commitment to the sustainability, and the overall customer experience. We are a culture that will invest heavily in our people, our company and in state-of-the-art technology to be at the forefront of innovation.
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PCNA is an equal opportunity employer. PCNA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics, or any characteristic applicable under state, federal and local laws.
