Accounting Manager

Drive Financial Accuracy. Optimize Operations. Influence Business Performance. Are you a hands‑on accounting leader who thrives where finance meets operations? We're looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee critical accounting functions that support procurement, inventory, distribution, and financial operations across both domestic and international business activities. Overview: FS2 Group, LLC, a privately owned fire protection product manufacturing and distribution company, is rapidly growing and looking to expand its team to include an Accounting Manager in Appleton, WI. Our primary objective is to streamline the procurement process for top‑notch components serving the dispersed fire sprinkler system contractor market, enhancing both efficiency and accessibility in acquiring premium parts. The Accounting Manager is responsible for supporting key accounting operations, with a primary focus on procurement, distribution, and inventory‑related activities in both domestic and international environments. This role manages purchase order and billing processes, ensures accurate inventory accounting and reconciliations, and month‑end and year‑end close activities. Additional responsibilities include cash flow forecasting, sales and use tax compliance, accounts receivable and accounts payable, financial reporting support, and maintaining strong internal controls to ensure accurate and timely financial information. The Accounting Manager collaborates cross‑functionally to drive operational efficiency, financial accuracy, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards. What you receive: A new role with real ownership and an opportunity to make a global impact. Competitive salary, PTO, and holiday pay. Full benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance products 401k plan with company match. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Procurement, Inventory & Operational Accounting Support accounting for domestic and international procurement, distribution, and inventory activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Monitor purchase order activity, including international purchases (e.g., freight, duties, and landed cost considerations), inventory movements, and cost allocations across business units. Partner with operations and supply chain teams to ensure accurate job costing, inventory valuation, and margin reporting. Support purchase order processes for domestic and international vendors, including review for proper coding, approvals, and system accuracy. Process and review vendor invoices, including domestic and international invoices, ensuring alignment with PO terms and three‑way match requirements. Assist with billing processes to ensure accurate and timely customer invoicing. Maintain vendor relationships and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Support month‑end and year‑end close processes through preparation of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations. Perform reconciliations across key accounts, including inventory, accounts payable, and intercompany balances. Identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and ensure timely resolution. Cash Management & Intercompany Assist in preparing short‑and long‑term cash flow forecasts and monitoring cash activity. Partner with business units to improve accuracy of cash projections. Reconcile intercompany accounts and coordinate with internal teams to resolve variances. Review and process accounts payable, credit card transactions, and employee expense reports in compliance with company policies. Maintain accurate financial records for assigned entities, including smaller subsidiaries as needed. Assist with payment processing and ensure timely disbursements. Sales and Use Tax Compliance Prepare and file sales and use tax returns across applicable jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Monitor taxability of transactions, including purchases and sales, and ensure proper application of tax rules. Reconcile sales and use tax accounts to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies. Support inquiries related to indirect tax filings and compliance. Partner with external advisors or internal stakeholders to stay current on evolving tax regulations. Systems & Process Improvement Utilize and evaluate ERP system and supporting systems to support purchasing, inventory, billing, and financial reporting processes. Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls. Support system enhancements, implementations, and reporting tool development. Ad hoc & Audit Support Support audit requests, reporting requirements, and internal control initiatives. Assist with special projects, financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives as assigned. Accounting Manager Qualifications: Professional Experience and Education: 10+ years of accounting experience, with expertise in procurement, inventory, and operational accounting. Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and internal controls. Experience with month‑end close processes. Experience with domestic and international procurement, including exposure to foreign vendors, freight, duties, or landed cost accounting preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required Public accounting experience preferred. Skills and Competencies Experience with ERP systems supporting purchasing, inventory, and billing processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (moderate to advanced). Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate cross‑functionally. We look forward to meeting you! Our mission statement reflects our purpose: “Your life safety is our life’s work” FS2 Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr