Accounting Manager

## Accounting Manager Apply:
RSC-Knoxville:
Full time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
JR101084
** Job Type
** Full time
* Pet Safe Brands, formerly known as Radio Systems Corporation, is headquartered in Knoxville, TN. It has been named “The Marble City” and  Scruffy City , names we have embraced for our unique charm. We are the home of 1982 World’s Fair and we boast of 21 craft breweries around the city ( for the
* * Ale Trail**). If you like to hike or camp, visit the Great Smokey Mountain National Park. Take your pick of outdoor activities from walking, tubing, running, or biking in our
** Urban Wilderness**. Knox County has an amazing public-school system, no state income tax, low property taxes and cost of living. We host Music and Shakespeare on the Square as well as Family Movie Nights on the Square during the summer months in downtown Knoxville.
* *** Our Company:
** Pet Safe Brands is the world leader in pet products through our family of brands:

Pet Safe Brand, Sport DOG Brand, Invisible Fence Brand, Kurgo and Premier Pet. Pet Safe Brand makes every product from leashes and harnesses to water fountains and and litter boxes. We have an ambitious goal of touching over 21 million pets, people, and communities around the world each year. We serve a broad range of pet owners from providing the hunter the best gear for a successful hunt to accommodating the “Not-So-Crazy Cat Lady” with all the entertaining toys and effective solutions she could ever imagine.

We do this by creating a culture of enthusiasm, resilience, adaptability, and teamwork every day in the office. We work hard to be our community’s employer of choice as we all live our purpose:
We exist to unleash freedom for pet parents by keeping their pets happy, healthy and safe.
* *** Summary of Position:
**** The Accounting Manager provides leadership and oversight of the US and International Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions. Additionally provides support and expertise to the General Ledger accounting team. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and financial statement analysis.
*** Responsibilities:
*** Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams
* Support General Ledger and FP&A teams with month-end close activities, ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of financial transactions and reporting.
* Preparation and/or review of monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
* Assist with preparation and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, and complex accounting transactions.
* Lead accounting research on complex financial reporting issues and evolving standards.
* Participate in financial statement variance analysis and review
* Partner with external auditors to manage the annual audit and coordinate compliance audits.
* Lead strategic process improvement initiatives within the department to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
* Select, train, mentor, and manage a team of accounting professionals; set objectives, conduct performance reviews, and support professional development.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with company leadership to align financial activities with broader organizational goals.
* Support additional projects and ad hoc financial analyses as requested by leadership.
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* Qualifications:

*** Minimum Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
* CPA designation is preferred
* 5+ years of experience in accounting and financial reporting, with a minimum of 2 years in a management role
* Strong understanding of GAAP regulations and compliance requirements
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong analytical and…