Vice President of Accounting

The Vice President of Accounting is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Accounting Department. They ensure the company’s financial statements are accurate and complete. They oversee the establishment and maintenance of the organization’s accounting principles, practices, and procedures for its fiscal records and the preparation of its financial reports. They ensure complete documentation of the accounting process with regard to operational revenue streams and how the data is collected and invoiced. They also oversee the purchasing and accounts payable process to ensure accurate coding and payment of expenses.

Our story…so far

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, PLA is a national supply chain solutions provider offering Pallet Management Services, 3PL Services, Reverse Logistics Services, and Freight Brokerage & Transportation Management Services, handling over 115 million pallets per year for over 1,500 customers. Now one of the largest pallet manufacturing and recycling companies in the United States, PLA has over 76 facilities, employing upwards of 3500 employees across 23 states, and is still looking for opportunities for growth, both organically and through acquisition.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Establishes major economic objectives and policies for the company and prepares reports that outline the company’s financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and future operations.
• Develops, analyzes, and interprets statistical and accounting information to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the company.
• Manages and evaluates the personnel in the Accounting Department, cross-training staff and mentoring managers to foster a culture that reflects the values of the company.
• Reviews account analyses and reconciliations performed by accountants.
• Ensures that financial statements are accurate and complete.
• Works with the Operations team to answer questions and provide information to assist them in the running of the day-to-day business.
• Responsible for financial system upkeep and modifications.
• Establishes and maintains systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems.
• Coordinates with external auditors to ensure audits are performed to industry standards.
• Ensures best practices are followed with regard to documentation of all accounting processes.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Communication, Written/Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word and in writing.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Financial Aptitude - Ability to understand and explain economic and accounting information, prepare and manage budgets, and make sound long-term investment decisions.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (4-year college or technical school): Required
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Accounting Management
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Accounting software – Oracle preferred
• Certifications & Licenses: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Other Requirements: Not applicable

PLA and its Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request by contacting [email protected]. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.