Accounting Manager

Are you looking for a fast-growing, innovative, and data-driven company? You’ve come to the right place! We are seeking a detail oriented and analytically driven Accounting Manager to serve as a key partner to the Controller and an integral part of our Accounting team. This person will play a critical role in building a best-in class accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and driving process improvements. 

What you will be doing:

Month End & General Ledger:

• Partner with Controller to manage daily accounting operations, with a focus on GL integrity, accounts payable, and timely financial close.
• Coordinate the corporate close process, targeting a 5-business-day close with minimal post-close adjustments.
• Ensure monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts with timely investigation of discrepancies and maintenance of audit-ready documentation.
• Own the accrual playbook (e.g., payroll, bonus, rebates, and other recurring estimates) with clear documentation and justification.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.

Payables, Vendors, & Credit Cards:

• Oversee weekly vendor payments, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and optimization of payment terms.
• Administer vendor master controls, including W-9 collection, onboarding/verification of new vendors, and 1099 reporting. 
• Oversee monthly corporate credit card reconciliations, ensuring timely coding and submission.
• Support AR and AP aging clean-up efforts.

Policy, Controls, & Process Improvement:

• Maintain and update the accounting policy manual and SOP library to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and audit requirements.
• Partner with IT and cross-functional teams to implement process or system improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Identify and address emerging risks while driving continuous improvements in accounting processes.

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Prepare and present financial analysis to leadership, including variance explanations, trend analysis, and margin monitoring. 
• Explore opportunities to increase real-time reporting through enhanced system imports and automation.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Mentor and develop a team of 1-2 direct reports, providing training, guidance, and growth opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative and accountable team environment.
• Provide back-up support for payroll processing, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum five to seven years progressive accounting experience required.
• Proven ability to lead and develop accounting staff with varying skill levels.
• Confident communicator with clear, concise writing and verbal presentation skills.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and practical application of accounting principles in a business setting.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends, explain variances, and support business decisions through data.
• Highly organized and capable of juggling multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Naturally detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and process integrity. 
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and following through on execution. 
• Skilled in building relationships across departments and supporting cross-functional initiatives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Suite products, and accounting software (ERP experience preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, hybrid, or remote environment. This position is predominantly remote with some light travel needed. 
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to occasionally lift, push or pull 25 pounds, occasional bending and reaching
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen

Salary Range: $$90,000 - $105,000

Some reasons you want to work at DWC

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life
• Voluntary life, short- and long-term disability
• 401k
• Excellent time off options
• Caring family
• The work that you do matters

Distributor Wire & Cable is an equal opportunity employer