Accounting Manager - Stores (Hybrid Mon-Wed In-Office) at Pet Supplies Plus

Livonia, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Statement Close, Reporting Process, Annual Budgeting, Year-End Audit Support, Team Management, General Ledger, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Variance Analysis, Budget Preparation, Financial Analysis, ERP Systems, Microsoft Office, Analytical Skills, Time Management, Leadership, Process Improvement

Industry

Retail

Description

Overview We are looking for leaders of the pack! Along with regular assigned duties, we look for people who want to take on special projects to transform the organization and drive efficiencies throughout the team. If you are an industrious team player with a strong “passion to win,” then Pet Supplies Plus may be a great fit! Responsibilities/Qualifications The Accounting Manager will be responsible for assisting with the monthly financial statement close and reporting process, the annual budget for corporate store locations, year-end audit support, and related tasks within the accounting and finance department. This position will manage and develop a team of four staff accountants with responsibility over their day-to-day responsibilities. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Perform accounting responsibilities in support of corporate stores (70%) Ensure that all appropriate business activities are recorded in the general ledger timely and accurately according to the period-end close calendar Timely reconciliation and review of various balance sheet accounts according to policy Assist with month-end variance research and analysis Assist with year-end audit support requests Assist with ad hoc accounting and finance related projects as needed Provide leadership to the team (20%) Lead, train, and develop accounting staff and support their activities and tasks Review the journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations of staff accountants Manage the overall operation of the store accounting team to ensure accurate recording of both online and store point-of-sales transactions and store expenses Financial Budgeting and Analysis (10%) Assist with preparation of business unit budgets Collaborate with store operations leadership in establishing realistic budgets based on activities and initiatives planned by the team QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required CPA/MBA is strongly preferred 5 - 7 years of accounting experience in corporate or public accounting. Big four experience preferred Experience leading a team is required Experience with account reconciliations, general ledger, and reporting & analysis is required Meticulous, accurate, flexible, and able to work in a dynamic team-centric environment Results-driven and possess strong analytical skills Initiative-taking and confidence in communication Able to manage priorities and time effectively Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications About Company Pet Supplies Plus is focused on making it easier to get better products for your pet. With over 730 locations in 44 states, the stores have a streamlined design making it easy to navigate a wide assortment of natural foods, hard goods and pet services. Friendly, knowledgeable staff get to know each pet and their owner by name and provide playful store experiences to remind them just how fun it is to own a pet. Pet Supplies Plus stores are large enough to house an incredible variety of food and equipment, yet small enough to still feel neighborly.Pet Supplies Plus is ranked No. 21 overall in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2024 Franchise 500® list and is the Top Full-Service Pet Supplies Franchise for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate and system size. For more information, please visit www.petsuppliesplus.com. EOE STATEMENT We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Min Max

Responsibilities

The Accounting Manager will primarily perform accounting duties supporting corporate stores, including ensuring timely and accurate general ledger recording and balance sheet reconciliations. Additionally, this role involves leading, training, and developing a team of four staff accountants while managing store accounting operations.