Accounting Manager
SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision, the Accounting Manager is responsible for maintaining and improving accounting processes and procedures. The position is responsible for many of the day-to-day maintenance processes of a complete and accurate general ledger.
JOB DUTIES
- Responsible for the coordination of, improvement in, and monitoring of accounting processes. Develops, implements, and monitors procedures relating to the accounting function that ensure effective and efficient operation of the department. Ensures general ledger accounts are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Assists in the integration of accounting processes with acquired companies. Prepares and reviews journal entries on general ledger accounts. Prepares and reviews balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring appropriate and timely resolution of reconciling items.
- Evaluates trends, identifies, and investigates unusual or unexpected account variances and communicates results to department. Makes recommendations to resolve issues and makes corrections. Performs ad hoc analysis and other accounting research as needed.
- Adheres to all established internal controls. Contributes ideas/opinions to the team to improve efficiencies and processes. Promotes teamwork between operational and financial groups and departments.
- handles foreign exchange issues for our international businesses and local statutory accounting
- May supervise lower-level employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in accounting and more than five (5) years of related experience. Master's degree in business, accounting or finance preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Professional, self-motivated employee with excellent interpersonal skills. Exemplary work ethic and decision-making ability.
- Strong attention to organization, detail, and accuracy. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and projects. Excellent communication and presentation skills to all levels of employees.
- Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines and produce accurate work under time constraints.
- Advanced user of Microsoft Excel. Ability to learn various software packages and process workflows. Advanced knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures as relates to general ledger and GAAP accounting. PeopleSoft and Blackline experience preferred.
- Ability to build effective relationships and interact with a variety of people and departments.
- Bilingual (Spanish and English) is preferred but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires normal physical stamina while working in pleasant office surroundings.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: CPA preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 0-5 Direct Reports
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: No
COMPANY INFORMATION: Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
DISCLAIMER: This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.
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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave are provided in addition to short‑term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program supports families with counseling and life tools. These programs reinforce family support alongside standard PTO.
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Genuine Parts Company (GPC), founded in 1928, is a global service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. We serve hundreds of thousands of customers from a network of more than 10,000 locations in 14 countries and have approximately 50,000 employees.
