Accounting Manager

Trends International, LLC is a leading publisher and manufacturer of licensed posters, calendars, stickers, and social stationery products, established in 1987. Delivering products with the latest pop culture trends, you can find us in Walmart, Five Below, Target, Dollar Tree and more! Job Summary The Accounting Manager is responsible for the overall financial management, reporting, and accounting operations for Trends Brick & Mortar and Trends Digital Operations. This role provides essential financial management while ensuring the accuracy and timely completion of monthly financial cycles, maintaining department workflows, and directly supervising the accounting staff. The Accounting Manager serves as a practical, execution-focused leader, delivering accurate financial data to support the Controller as well as the Trends leadership team. This role is on-site five days per week at our Indianapolis office. General Responsibilities Accounting Operations & Reporting Manage and oversee daily accounting functions, including accounts payable (AP), and general ledger (GL) maintenance Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met. Prepare accurate and timely financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow). Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost reduction. Assist in various tax reporting (e.g. sales, property, income) Evaluate accounting procedures and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce risk, and support organizational growth. Gather baseline historical financial figures and template inputs to support the annual budgeting process. Ad hoc reporting for various members of management Compliance & Audit Ensure all accounting policies and financial transactions comply with GAAP and relevant legal/tax regulations. Develop and enforce robust internal financial controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate risk. Assist in the annual financial statement audit, providing financial information, documentation, and auditor requests. Leadership & Team Development Supervise, mentor, and evaluate accounting staff by providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities. Delegate tasks appropriately while maintaining ultimate oversight of department accuracy and output. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service within the accounting function. Implement best practices, software upgrades, or automation tools to reduce errors and improve reporting. Skills and Abilities Strong knowledge of general accounting principles. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems. Ability to interpret financial data and communicate complex information to non-financial stakeholders. Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy. Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities across several business entities while meeting deadlines. High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information. Education/Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and 2+ years professional/managerial experience Intermediate Microsoft Office experience, specifically with Excel. Physical Requirements This role requires communication effectively in person, by phone, and electronically. This role requires navigation of multiple screens for several hours a time. This role requires observing and comprehending various data and communications. Trends International, LLC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA). Per the ADA, Trends International, LLC will make reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental disabilities of a qualified and disabled applicant or employee. Trends International, LLC may decline to accommodate the request should it cause an undue hardship on the operations of the company. It is the responsibility of the employee or applicant to request accommodation. The individual should identify what accommodation they believe is needed to successfully perform the functions of the job above. Employees may be asked to provide medical evidence to support the need for the requested accommodation. Please contact the People & Culture department with any questions or requests for accommodation. Trends International, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr