Accounting Manager; Tupelo, MS

We’re excited to announce an opportunity for a talented Accounting Manager to join our team in Tupelo, MS. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, love diving into numbers, and enjoy guiding a strong accounting team toward success, this could be the perfect fit for you. We’d be thrilled to connect with someone who’s ready to bring fresh energy, strong leadership, and a passion for growth to a company that truly values innovation and teamwork.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The position of Accounting Manager will assist in preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP under the supervision of the Controller. The role will be responsible for identifying and preventing discrepancies and establishing internal controls. An effective Accounting Manager has in-depth knowledge of accounting practices and principles. The individual in this role must be organized with a great eye for detail as well as reliable and able to carry out tasks autonomously and collaboratively.

This role will help ensure that the accounting and financial processes of the company are up to standard and ensure accurate financial reporting and control.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support most aspects of accounting processes (GL, Tax, AP, AR, Reporting etc.).
• Assist in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with COSO framework and established best practices.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage month end journal entry process and review account reconciliations as part of month‑end close.
• Assist in the financial statement audit process as required, including preparation of audit work papers.
• Review the company’s accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances.
• Responsible for managing operational data and ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Development of operational procedures and documentation of data flow.
• Development of system controls to ensure data integrity.
• Assist with IT on troubleshooting system issues.
• Knowledgeable with inventory accounting and variance analysis. Review and integrate inventory cost revaluation in the accounting system.
• Assist the Controller in producing accurate and timely financial statements.
• Assist in the month end closing and financial reporting process including review of account reconciliations, review of recurring month end journal entries, and preparation of the financial statements.
• Assist the Controller with professionally developing Accounting and finance employees. Help establish and maintain a strategic personnel structure that will meet both the short‑term and long‑term needs of the department.
• Assist in special projects as necessary.
• Supervise assigned staff including hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluation.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Proven experience as accounting manager or other similar position.
• BS/BA in accounting, finance or relevant field is required.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulations.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.).
• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and accounting software (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics BC 26).
• Able to efficiently use financial data mining tools, Power BI and/or AI tools.
• Well‑organized with ability to prioritize.
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and problem‑solving ability.
• Professional certification (e.g. CPA) is a plus.
• Solid People Management skills including performance management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for Accounting, AR and AP team members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

A typical office environment located at 776 Greene Street in Tupelo, MS.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach…