What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Superior Essex?
Who is Essex Brownell? We are a global distributor of magnet wire, connectivity cable, lead wire, motors, drives, electrical and electronic insulation, tapes, repair parts, as well as shop and test equipment. Throughout our 90-year history, we have built key supplier relationships across many industries to ensure the highest level of quality to help businesses through innovation, supply management, and services. Essex Brownell owns and operates distribution centers in 11 states, as well as Mexico and Canada, to ensure that no matter where you are we can help facilitate prompt delivery of products to go right into your manufacturing lines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Accounting Manager position is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department including the Accounts Payable Team. This person will be responsible for month-end closing (journal entries, reconciliations, reports), and account analysis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Accounting Manager position is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department including the Accounts Payable Team. This person will be responsible for month-end closing (journal entries, reconciliations, reports), and account analysis.
- Participate in monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports)
- Management reporting.
- Coordinate and complete internal and external audits.
- Prepare P&L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for quarterly audits.
- Responsible for Chart of Accounts maintenance in the general ledger and reconciliation system in coordination with corporate/shared service accounting teams.
- Prepare Mexico entries in compliance with GAAP and IFRS requirements.
- Prepare Lease accounting schedules and entries in compliance with GAAP and IFRS
- Supervise accounts payable and accounting team.
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience with a portion of it being in a supervisory role.
- Strong analytical skills and good work ethic
- Excellent attentiveness to detail
- Strong self-starter and ability to work independently and with little supervision.
- Able to meet deadlines given with accurate and complete information.
- Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
- ERP implementation experience is a plus.
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word.
- QAD or another ERP experience a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required.
- 5 or more years of accounting experience in a medium to large-sized organization
- Distribution industry experience is preferred.
- GAAP and IFRS experience are preferred
Accounting Clerk
Robert Half -
Fort Wayne, IN
