Accounting Manager

Job Overview

Our client is adding an Accounting Manager to their growing team just north of Charlotte. In this role, you will:

• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and general ledger maintenance.
• Lead and coordinate the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reporting packages.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Oversee accounting for multiple revenue streams, including fuel sales, retail merchandise, food service, fleet sales, and other ancillary revenues.
• Reconcile point-of-sale (POS) systems, cash receipts, credit card settlements, fuel transactions, and related operating activity across multiple locations.
• Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support inventory accounting, fuel accounting, and related operational reporting as applicable.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including vendor payments, customer billing, fleet account management, and collections.
• Perform and review bank reconciliations and cash activity monitoring.
• Establish, document, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Develop scalable accounting processes and reconciliation frameworks to support rapid organizational growth.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.
• Aid in developing key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and management reporting tools.
• Collaborate with leadership on accounting system strategy, optimization, and scalability.
• Assist with acquisition integrations, new location onboarding, and multi-entity accounting structures as the company expands.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff and external accounting support resources.
• Review work performed by accounting personnel to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Cook up with external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and other financial stakeholders.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and tax-related workpapers.
• Aid in compliance reporting, licensing requirements, and regulatory filings as needed.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and special projects requested by executive leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Experience in multi-location, multi-entity, retail, convenience store, travel center, fuel distribution, fuel retailing, or related industries a plus.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and internal controls.
• Experience with consolidated financial reporting and intercompany accounting.
• Prior supervisory or accounting team leadership experience.
• Experience supporting audits, tax compliance, and bank relationships.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency with QuickBooks accounting software and ERP systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

Additional Job Details

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Non-Local Candidates: Please note that you are competing with local candidates who don’t require relocation expenses and can start quickly, so let us know if you have plans to move to the area soon.

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