Manager, Accounting

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Job Details:

The (REMOTE) Manager, Accounting position is responsible for managing the Company's Fixed Assets and General Accounting Close Processes with the support of the Director Accounting over this group.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensures all accounting transactions are properly booked and reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Company policies.
• Ensures that accounting books are closed in a timely and accurate manner each month, quarter and year.
• Manages and maintains the fixed assets subledger including ensuring accuracy of the data within the fixed asset subledger, and the preparation and review of all journal entries as applicable.
• Prepares and reviews monthly account reconciliations and investigates reconciling items.
• Prepares and/or reviews monthly, quarterly and/or annual capital expenditure reports.
• Participates in the financials statement audit process by preparing lead schedules.
• Responds to internal and external data requests such as the tax and forecasting teams and internal and external auditors.
• Documents current accounting policies, procedures and controls ensuring compliance.
• Streamlines department functions to ensure optimal productivity, efficiency, and accuracy. Assesses current practices and procedures to make recommendations for improvement.
• Performs ad hoc analysis and projects as requested.
• Completes other projects and special assignments as requested by supervisor and/or senior management.
• Completes all required training modules and certifications prior to the due date.
• Ensures all safety policies and procedures are followed to ensure a safe work environment for all.
• Communicates professionally with all internal and external contacts.
• Follow all Company policies and execute Company standards on appearance and functionality as well as appropriate brand representation.
• Communicates any concerns or issues to leadership to ensure proper efficiency of department and Company operations.
• Execute team member performance improvement plans, progressively discipline and terminations when appropriate per Company policy.

Non-Essential Responsibilities

• Executes Company initiatives and other activities requested by supervisor.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explores opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Contributes ideas on ways to optimize or improve the team, the department, and the Company.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required

Professional Experience

• 5+ years of Progressive Accounting experience primarily Fixed Assets required
• 3+ years of Capital Expenditures preferred
• 3+ years of Multi-location retail experience preferred

Skills List

• Upholds Mattress Firms core values:
  Service, Passion, Integrity.
• Communication:
  Skilled in exchanging information through verbal, written or non-verbal cues.
• Analytical:
  Ability to collect, gather, visualize and analyze information in details.
• Interpersonal:
  Ability to act upon insights and perceptions independent of rational thought.
• Critical Thinking:
  Capable of identifying all aspects of a problem and understanding why a…