Accounting Manager

At UEI you will be part of a world class team that is working to innovate and revolutionize the meaning of ‘wireless control’. Whether it’s via chips, software licenses or turnkey products, we are continuing to reinvent how consumers interact with devices and services in their home.

Each day we make the connected home smarter, easier to connect and use, and more sustainable. We delight our Fortune 100 customers such as Comcast, Apple, Samsung, Google, Vivint and Daikin with ground breaking wireless technology solutions such as advanced, voice-enabled remote controls, cloud control solutions, extreme low power Bluetooth silicon with energy harvesting capabilities, smart thermostats and sensors and many other IoT solutions.

Position Summary 

The Accounting Manager is responsible for planning, managing and directing the corporate accounting team and close process while coordinating closely with the foreign accounting teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as examples of the various types of work that you may be asked to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. You may be asked to perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

•Manage and oversee the corporate accounting team which currently includes two accountants. This role will also have oversight over the Accounts Payable team located in India and will work closely with the Credit and Collections and cost accounting teams.

•Oversee and review the North American month-end closing activities including:

Review and approval of manual journal entries prepared for various North American and certain foreign entities.

Review and approval of balance sheet account reconciliations prepared for various North American domestic and certain foreign entities.

Review of monthly transactions and account fluctuations to verify accuracy of coding and completeness of expenses.

•Manage and maintain the worldwide ARCS cloud-based system.

•Manage and maintain global GL master data and general ledgers within Oracle EBS.

•Assist coordination and support of the quarterly reviews and annual audit with external auditors.

•Support the annual US consolidated tax provision and return including preparation of schedules and collaboration with foreign entities.

•Support the quarterly and annual SEC filings.

•Maintain SOX controls and update SOX documentation.

•Ad-hoc projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities – List Teams/Groups

• Corporate Accounting Team – Accountant and AP Supervisor
• Accounts Payable Team – US/India

Qualifications - Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum 6-10 years of relevant accounting experience with both public and private industry required.
• Team oriented with strong leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and SOX requirements.
• Self-starter who possesses an attention to detail.
• Strong time management, organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to a changing environment.
• Ability to multi-task and self-manage deadlines with a strong sense of accountability to manage workload.
• Strong technology skills, particularly heavy experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Oracle EBS and Oracle ARCS is a plus.

Education, Licenses & Certification

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA License is required

Work Conditions

• 4 days in office, optional Flex Fridays
• Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings.
• Sitting for extended periods of time; Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, etc. 

Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ: UEIC) is the worldwide leader in universal control and sensing technologies for the smart home. Its broad portfolio of patents includes QuickSet® software that utilizes the world’s most complete knowledge graph to detect and interact with thousands of entertainment and smart home devices. The company designs, develops, and manufactures innovative products that are used by the world’s leading brands in the audio, video, subscription broadcasting, connected home, home energy management, and mobile device markets. UEI’s many first-to-market innovations have helped transform the home entertainment control, home security, and home energy management and sensing industries.

Universal Electronics Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud of our diverse workforce and we believe having diverse teams that everyone brings their whole self to work everyday is key to all of our success. We welcome all people of different experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and abilities.