General Accounting Manager

Who We Are Dealer Tire is a family‑owned, international distributor of tires and parts established in 1918 in Cleveland, OH. We’re laser focused on helping the world’s largest and most trusted auto manufacturers grow their tire business – we’ve sold more than 60 million tires to date. Base Pay Range $115,000.00 – $135,000.00 / Year Essential Job Functions Establish and maintain effective internal controls, policies, and processes for accounting operations to assure control and protection of assets and accurate reporting of financial position. Coordinate the completion of tasks related to the monthly financial close process to assure the timely, accurate preparation of financial statements consistent with U.S. GAAP and all company policies and procedures. Participate in management meetings to review financial results. Ensure that the Accounts Payable, Received Not Vouchered (RNV), and Accounts Receivable subledgers are reconciled and closed on a timely basis. Research and recommend resolutions to variances between subledgers and the general ledger. Understand OEM incentive programs and assist with the calculation and preparation of journal entries. Collaborate with OEMs, Dealers, Program Management, Accounting, and IT teams to implement OEM contracts and account for program elements. Coordinate the completion of journal entries and account reconciliations within the assigned area of responsibility to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Implement processes to calculate and provide accurate accounting for vendor credits (BTL) and for revenue testing, shipping cut‑off, sales return allowance, and bad debt allowance to ensure proper reserves on sales and accounts receivable. Manage the Accounting Operations teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of assigned transactions to support the business. Lead annual physical inventories, as required. Assist with the coordination of the year‑end audit with external auditors. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, recommend appropriate solutions, and lead implementation of improvements. Develop strong working relationships with associates in other functional areas as appropriate and participate on cross‑functional teams as an accounting advisor. Supervisory Role Provide direction and leadership to direct reports. Communicate operational priorities, objectives, and goals. Facilitate problem solving and collaboration. Complete a performance evaluation of each team member and recommend appropriate actions such as promotions, counseling, and termination. Determine staffing needs, interview potential candidates, and hire associates. Position Requirements Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting required. CPA and/or MBA preferred. Five to seven years relevant accounting experience. Knowledge of U.S. GAAP required. Experience with a major ERP system (e.g., Oracle, JDE, SAP) required. Experience in developing, improving, and implementing financial information systems. Physical Job Requirements Sitting for long periods of time. Continuous viewing from and inputting data to a computer screen. Travel as necessary, up to 15%. Competencies Required Results Orientation Agility Initiative Influence Customer Focus Drug Policy Dealer Tire is a drug‑free environment. All applicants being considered for employment must pass a pre‑employment drug screening before beginning work. Benefits We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefit package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) match (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution). The total compensation package may also include commission, bonus, or profit sharing. EOE Statement Dealer Tire is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities. • *ADA Disclosure: Any candidate who feels that they may need an accommodation to complete this application, or any portions of same, based on the impact of a disability should contact Dealer Tire’s Human Resources Department to discuss your specific needs. Legal Documents For employment in the United Stated, please see the following notices: Federal and State Required Postings. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dealer Tire, LLC