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Accounting Manager
Location: Addison, TX
Office Schedule: Hybrid (2-3 days in office)
About the Opportunity
Steven Douglas is partnering with an established, multi-location retail organization to hire an Accounting Manager for its Finance and Accounting team. This person will help keep the company’s financial records accurate and timely, play a central role in the close, and work with departments across the business to support sound decisions.
Responsibilities
- Handle daily accounting activities and serve as a reliable go-to resource for the Finance team
- Carry out and support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close so results are accurate and on schedule
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation to keep the general ledger clean
- Help produce internal and external financial reports along with variance analyses
- Assist with the annual audit by building schedules, gathering documentation, and responding to auditor requests
- Uphold compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal accounting policies, and financial reporting requirements
- Help build, document, and refine accounting procedures and internal controls, finding ways to work more efficiently
- Collaborate with Construction, Maintenance, IT, Merchandising, and Operations to make sure transactions are recorded and reported correctly
- Contribute financial analysis, ad hoc reporting, and support for special projects
- Keep up with changing accounting standards and best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or an equivalent mix of education and experience
- 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting or general ledger experience
- Solid command of U.S. GAAP
- Hands-on experience with reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and audit support
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with an ERP or accounting system (SAP strongly preferred)
- Sharp analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail
- Clear communicator, both written and verbal, who works well across departments
- Strong integrity, professionalism, and accountability
- Able to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
Preferred
- CPA
- Public accounting or audit background
- Retail or consumer goods industry experience
- Familiarity with tools such as Avalara, Alteryx, Tableau, or Essbase
- Adaptable, positive, and eager to learn and take on more