Accounting Manager
Purple Wave Auction · Manhattan, KS · 1 mo ago
Accounting$90k–$110k/yrFull-time
About the role
Purple Wave is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead a 4-person team in a fast-paced, high-volume transaction environment. This role combines team management with direct involvement in accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting while supporting our auction-specific business model.
Responsibilities
- Daily Operations Management:
- Oversee daily transaction processing for high-volume auction activities.
- Directly supervise accounts payable and receivable activities, including procurement, seller settlements, and buyer collection reconciliations.
- Ensure timely and accurate recording of revenue, fees, and related transactions.
- Support current and future treasury relationships.
- Directly supervise accounts payable and receivable activities, including procurement, seller settlements, and buyer collection reconciliations.
- Oversee daily transaction processing for high-volume auction activities.
- Financial Reporting & Analysis:
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes to meet deadlines.
- Prepare financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses and present results to Controller and peers.
- Personally handle complex journal entries and reconciliations.
- Support Controller with budget preparation, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
- Perform detailed analysis of key metrics and operational performance.
- Maintain and improve cash flow models, analyzing trends and variances for enhanced forecasting accuracy.
- In conjunction with the Controller, interpret, analyze and implement new accounting rules.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes to meet deadlines.
- Serve as a representative of the Accounting department in cross-functional and leadership meetings, communicating issues clearly and offering solutions where possible.
- Partner with Controller on process and operational challenges, contributing ideas and alternatives along the way.
- Identify and implement areas to streamline processes and maximize team efficiency.
- Lead implementation of new accounting procedures and system enhancements.
- Maintain documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
- Support external audit processes and maintain and improve internal controls and regulatory compliance.
- Undertake additional assigned duties as requested.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership capacity.
- Demonstrated expertise in month-end/quarter-end close processes and financial statement preparation.
- Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
- Hands-on experience with cloud-based accounting software (Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar).
- Strong knowledge of revenue recognition principles (ASC 606) and general ledger management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present financial information to leadership.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across functions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in high-volume transaction environments (e-commerce, auctions, marketplaces, or payment processing).
- CPA certification or progress toward certification.
- Proven track record building efficient accounting processes and optimizing team workflows.
- Experience managing accounts payable, receivable, and treasury functions.
- Knowledge of internal controls and process optimization.
- Spanish bilingual capability.
- Familiarity with Google Workspace and collaboration tools.