Accounting Manager

Drive Financial Accuracy. Optimize Operations. Influence Business Performance.

Are you a hands‑on accounting leader who thrives where finance meets operations? We're looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee critical accounting functions that support procurement, inventory, distribution, and financial operations across both domestic and international business activities.

FS2 Group, LLC, a privately owned fire protection product manufacturing and distribution company, is rapidly growing and looking to expand its team to include an Accounting Manager in Appleton, WI. Our primary objective is to streamline the procurement process for top‑notch components serving the dispersed fire sprinkler system contractor market, enhancing both efficiency and accessibility in acquiring premium parts.

The Accounting Manager is responsible for supporting key accounting operations, with a primary focus on procurement, distribution, and inventory‑related activities in both domestic and international environments. This role manages purchase order and billing processes, ensures accurate inventory accounting and reconciliations, and month‑end and year‑end close activities. Additional responsibilities include cash flow forecasting, sales and use tax compliance, accounts receivable and accounts payable, financial reporting support, and maintaining strong internal controls to ensure accurate and timely financial information.

The Accounting Manager collaborates cross‑functionally to drive operational efficiency, financial accuracy, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

• A new role with real ownership and an opportunity to make a global impact.
• Competitive salary, PTO, and holiday pay.
• Full benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance products
• 401k plan with company match.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Support accounting for domestic and international procurement, distribution, and inventory activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor purchase order activity, including international purchases (e.g., freight, duties, and landed cost considerations), inventory movements, and cost allocations across business units.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to ensure accurate job costing, inventory valuation, and margin reporting.
• Support purchase order processes for domestic and international vendors, including review for proper coding, approvals, and system accuracy.
• Process and review vendor invoices, including domestic and international invoices, ensuring alignment with PO terms and three‑way match requirements.
• Assist with billing processes to ensure accurate and timely customer invoicing.
• Maintain vendor relationships and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes through preparation of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Perform reconciliations across key accounts, including inventory, accounts payable, and intercompany balances.
• Identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and ensure timely resolution.

• Assist in preparing short‑and long‑term cash flow forecasts and monitoring cash activity.
• Partner with business units to improve accuracy of cash projections.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and coordinate with internal teams to resolve variances.
• Review and process accounts payable, credit card transactions, and employee expense reports in compliance with company policies.
• Maintain accurate financial records for assigned entities, including smaller subsidiaries as needed.
• Assist with payment processing and ensure timely disbursements.