Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee vendor accounting operations in Staunton, Virginia. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate calculation, recording, and collection of vendor returns, rebates, allowances, and incentives while maintaining compliance with financial reporting standards. The ideal candidate will excel in managing complex financial processes and leading a team to deliver timely and precise results.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage a comprehensive database of vendor agreements, ensuring all terms and conditions are accurately tracked.
• Oversee monthly calculations for returns and rebates, prepare journal entries, and reconcile balance sheet accounts to ensure financial accuracy.
• Validate large volumes of purchasing data to support accurate rebate accruals and proper income recognition.
• Analyze detailed vendor contracts to determine appropriate accounting treatments for various programs and product lines.
• Develop and present rebate margin reviews and trend analyses to senior leadership to aid strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Merchandising, Finance, and IT, to enhance rebate tracking systems and streamline processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies during audits, both internal and external.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team focused on incentive accounting to achieve departmental goals. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required; certification such as CPA is preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and complex formulas.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills with proven ability to manage large datasets and extract actionable insights.
• Expertise in month-end close processes, general ledger management, and account reconciliations.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities to guide and develop a team.

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