Accounting Manager

About the role

Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies is a leader in the sales & distribution of new and used restaurant equipment. If you're looking for a positive and energetic company where your ideas are valued, Burkett is the company for you! Join Our Team as an Accounting Manager!

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily accounting operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Project Billing, Cash Management, and General Ledger activity

• Lead and execute the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial results

• Provide experienced accounting leadership to monitor departmental activity and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls

• Oversee and manage the Accounting Department team, including workload prioritization, performance management, and professional development

• Support daily transaction processing and issue resolution across AP, AR, and billing functions

• Backup support for accounting team members and assist the VP of Finance as needed

• Lead the monthly and annual close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy of cash, receivables, payables, fixed assets, and project-related accounts

• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, analyzing trends and variances to support management decision-making

• Utilize and maintain the NetSuite ERP system to support general ledger, billing, vendor rebates, and financial reporting activities

• Manage monthly reconciliation of NetSuite vendor bills to buying group portals for vendor rebate tracking and accuracy

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and system utilization within NetSuite

• Oversee construction project billing accounting specialist, ensuring accurate invoicing, job cost tracking, and timely revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP

• Monitor project-related accounts, including work-in-progress, retainage, and contract billings

• Partner with operations and sales teams to resolve project billing issues and support cash flow objectives

• Monitor daily bank activity, including ACH and wire transactions, and ensure real-time reconciliation of cash accounts

• Maintain strong cash flow controls and ensure proper application of customer payments

• Maintain and audit the company's fixed asset schedule on an ongoing and annual basis

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective accounting policies and internal controls

• Absorb and respond to audit inquiries as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated hands-on responsibility for month-end close and financial reporting

• Prior experience supervising or leading accounting staff

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and internal controls

• NetSuite (preferred) or equivalent ERP system experience

• Construction or project-based billing experience

• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills

Qualifications

• Seasoned overall accounting knowledge with the ability to monitor daily activity and independently manage the close process

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Effective leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

• High level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information

Skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Effective leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Seasoned overall accounting knowledge with the ability to monitor daily activity and independently manage the close process

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and internal controls

• NetSuite (preferred) or equivalent ERP system experience

• Construction or project-based billing experience

• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Health, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life, Paid Time Off & Holidays after a 30 day waiting period

• 401(k) retirement program after a 90 day waiting period

• Employer match after 1 year of employment

• Opportunity for growth and leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

• Join a growing company with a strong reputation in the restaurant equipment industry

• Play a key role in scaling and optimizing an important part of our business

• Why Burkett Restaurant Equipment and Supplies?