Manager Accounting

Manager Accounting

Address:

102-108 WILMOT

RD,DEERFIELD,IL,60015-01079-2

Job

ID 1790165BR

Job Summary Responsible for overseeing and directing the accounting function for a specific business unit or function within the organization. Responsible for developing accounting policies, procedures and controls and implementing accounting systems pertaining to a specific business unit or accounting function. Also responsible for ensuring that the reporting and activities adhere to GAAP and company policies. Job Responsibilities Responsible for accuracy of the financial statements and management reports for specific business unit or function. Works in partnership with business and accounting management to meet accounting needs of the business. Directs and controls the teams' general accounting activities, including recording company transactions, classifications, and reconciliation of account balances in accordance with GAAP and company policy. Implements new accounting policies and ensures those policies are communicated to team as well as the business unit. Reviews accounting results. Prepares management reports and presents results to Accounting Management. Proposes recommendations for changes and improvements to accounting policies/procedures. May manage the team working on implementing changes to policies/procedures. Prepares and/or reviews reports supporting internal and external audits. Works with internal and external audit as needed. Mentors, coaches, and develops employees through orientation, training, establishment of objectives, communication of policies and rules, and constructive discipline; builds morale and motivation. About Walgreens Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and at least 2 years of experience in an analytical role in accounting, finance, business management or auditing or High School Diploma/GED and at least 5 years of experience in an analytical role in accounting, finance, business management or auditing. Experience with applicable accounting regulations. Experience with analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions. Experience in diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems. At least 1 year of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross-functional team leadership. Willing to travel up to/at least 15% of the time for business purposes (domestically and/or internationally). Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years of experience in an analytical role in accounting, finance, business management or auditing or High School Diploma/GED and at least 8 years of experience in an analytical role in accounting, finance, business management or auditing. Master's degree in Accountancy or MBA CPA designation. Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using SUM function, setting borders, setting column width, inserting charts, using text wrap, sorting, setting headers and footers and/or print scaling). Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Word (for example: inserting headers, page breaks, page numbers and tables and/or adjusting table columns). Intermediate level skill in Microsoft PowerPoint (for example: applying a theme, formatting character spacing, inserting a picture, changing slide layout and theme colors, adding transitions, customizing slide numbers, changing chart style and/or formatting font). Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Access (for example: designing and creating simple queries, modifying data types, adding dates, working with required fields and/or creating labels). We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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