Supervisor, ABC Accounting

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Purpose of Job:

The Supervisor, ABC Accounting supervises a Team that supports the Interstate All Battery Centers in financial matters and helps improve All Battery's financial processes and procedures. These contribute to the department's objectives of providing financial statements, subsequent reporting, and quality audit documentation.

Job Components:

• Assembles and reviews monthly financial statements for the All Battery Center stores and Interstate Owned Territory (IOT) storefronts.

• Supervises a team of 5+ accounting specialists and a staff accountant.

• Supervises and participates in financial, account, and variance analysis.

• Provides feedback on financial statement elements to Regional Managers and Store Managers.

• Participates in and supports transformation efforts, in the business.

• Coordinates with All Battery Sr. Advisor/Manager to resolve issues.

• Supervises and provides internal customers with pertinent financial information regarding the Interstate All Battery Centers.

• Prepares balance sheet account reconciliations and submits for approval using external software.

• Provides internal customers with pertinent financial information regarding the Interstate All Battery Centers.

• Creates purchase orders for stores’ supplies and other miscellaneous expenses and submits to Accounts Payable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.

• A minimum of 4 years of Financial Reporting experience (Income Statements, Financial Statements, etc.).

• A minimum of 4 years of general accounting/bookkeeping experience, preferably in the distribution industry.

• People leadership experience preferred, including a track record of developing and motivating teams.

• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

• Strong personal computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.

• SAP general ledger experience preferred.

• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently but capable of working in a team environment as well.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to interpret complex financial data.

• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, telephone, explanation, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Well organized with a high degree of accuracy, and very detail-oriented.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks on a regular basis, accustomed to tight deadlines, and able to juggle multiple projects under minimal supervision.

• Ability to use best practices and learn from others.

• Knowledge of GAAP and other financial regulations.

Scope Data:

• Supervise a Team of ABC Accounting Specialists.

• Interacts with external and internal customers, strong interpersonal skills.  

• Works as part of a team to service the ABC store managers, store managers, and accounting management.

• Understand the full cycle of accounting.

• Time management skills in order to meet deadlines.

• Model Interstate’s Purpose and Values.

Work Environment:

• Ability to sustain posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time

• Regular physical activity includes manual handling, verbal communication, and auditory tasks.

• Specific vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Prolonged use of a personal computer and a telephone.

• Some potential travel.

Note: We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

Interstate Batteries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Interstate Batteries expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal law.