Accounting Manager

**THIS POSITION IS IN OFFICE ONLY**

Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to support the Controller in ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and effective internal controls. This role oversees accounting staff, manages the month-end close process, supports budgeting and forecasting initiatives, and drives continuous improvement across accounting processes and systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and cash management.
- Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting across multiple subsidiaries.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Coordinate external audits and provide supporting documentation as needed.
- Review and improve accounting processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Supervise and develop accounting staff, providing coaching and performance management.
- Perform other assigned duties and special projects that support departmental and organizational goals.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
- CPA Designation preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience managing month-end close and financial reporting processes.
- Experience with financial consolidations and multi-entity accounting preferred
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics or similar.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
- Ability to pass pre-employment screenings including background check, drug screening, and MVR (if applicable).

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This position will work at the corporate office.
- This position is primarily performed in a professional office environment. Occasional extended hours may be required during month-end close, year-end close, audits, budgeting cycles, and other business-critical periods. Typical corporate office hours are Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm.

BENEFITS
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional growth
- 401(K) with 2.5% employer match for all employees
- Specialized training and development
- A career with Sam’s Xpress is both fun and rewarding. We are dedicated not only to our guests but also our employees. We offer excellent training and development for our employees.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for full-time employees
- Company-sponsored Group Term Life Insurance for all full-time employees.

FURTHER INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation.

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