Assistant Manager Accounting

Company Description

Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.

We are looking for an Assistant Manager Accounting to join our Talley team in Santa Fe Springs, CA!

Summary: The Assistant Accounting Manager supports the Director Region Finance in supervising team members, monitoring and analyzing accounting data and producing financial reports and statements. Key duties include supervising Accounts Payable and Cash Applications staff and all their associated accounting procedures and processes, managing the general ledger month‑end close process, internal reporting, and Travel & Expense spend review.

What You’ll Do:

• Supervise the Accounts Payable and Cash Applications staff and act as a point of escalation for the Accounts Payable Manager
• Investigate and address aged balances as well as received‑but‑not‑invoiced items
• Monitor the invoice‑matching SaaS platform “Conexiom” to identify exceptions and submit necessary change requests
• Assess the vendor roster within the platform and implement additional vendors as needed
• Review and approve journal entries prepared by General Ledger Accountants and the Sales Tax Accountant before they are posted
• Prepare assigned journal entries, such as those related to customer rebates
• Review and provide first‑level approval for balance sheet reconciliations and internal reporting
• Administer the overall close process to ensure its smooth execution
• Coordinate with the financial audit firm to address and fulfill their requests
• Serve as primary back‑up to Daily Bill Trust reconciliation and Credit Card Authorizations
• Verify cash receipts from prior day are posted in ERP by the Cash Applications staff and reconciled to the bank and will review and identify credit card transaction discrepancies
• Distribute monthly internal reporting, such as risk reports
• Conduct a review of T&E (Travel and Expense) spend. Analyze and prepare T&E spend reports versus the budget
• Support re‑forecasting and budgeting for T&E
• Provide finance approval in the Travel Bank system
• Assist in the transition of T&E provider from Travel Bank to Concur
• Other duties as assigned

Job Duties Disclaimer: The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You’ll Need

• 5+ years professional experience in accounting or finance
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Accounting & Finance, focused on general ledger, financial reporting and compliance
• Experience with bank reconciliation and tracking credit card transactions
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Required
• Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook
• Proficiency in accounting software and tools
• Strong analytic and problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations, including strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS and other regulations within Finance and Accounting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time‑management…