Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager

A bit about us:

We're on a mission to change the tire industry - how it's delivered and how it's experienced. A pioneer in the automotive e-commerce industry, we take pride in our extensive selection of top-name brands and budget-friendly options, ensuring our customers find the perfect tire to suit their needs. As a part of our growing and dynamic team, you'll contribute to our commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Embrace the opportunity to be a driving force behind one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies in the US and apply now!

A bit more about this role:

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing a team of accounting clerks while ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining external relationships with vendors, and overseeing essential accounting tasks such as cost accounting, vendor account reconciliations, accruals, etc.. The role involves both team leadership responsibilities and hands-on accounting work. You will work in an entrepreneurial environment where we are constantly looking to learn what our customers need and to develop better ways to serve them.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Education experience: BA degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years total experience, including at least 2 years of team leadership experience 
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English
• Availability to work full USA hour shifts in EST time zones
• High speed Wi-Fi connection

Core responsibilities:

Team Management and Supervision:

• Lead and manage a team of accounting clerks, including work allocation, performance evaluation, and professional development
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members
• Review and approve team members' work to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards

Financial Operations:

• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes for costs and other expenses, analyze month-to-month deviations and identify potential errors or areas for improvement
• Ensure accurate COGS accounting under US GAAP
• Review and approve transactions in QuickBooks
• Maintain and develop standard operating procedures
• Roll out new processes and provide training, as needed
• Serve as liaison between the accounting department and the rest of the organization, specifically collaborate with operations team to manage supplier payments and resolve payment disputes

Administrative:

• Maintain and organize the administrator accounting email, including overseeing inbound and outbound communications
• Ensure timely response to internal and external inquiries

Attributes to success:

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced understanding of accounting principles and procedures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• High level of organizational skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in a dynamic environment

Desired skills & experience:

• Work experience: Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years of team leadership experience managing 4 or more direct reports
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, particularly in COGS accounting
• Experience with Google Workspace products
• Proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel/Microsoft products
• Experience with QuickBooks and other enterprise-level accounting software
• Strong background in data processing and analysis
• Experience in implementing and improving accounting processes
• You're a great team member with a can-do attitude; you're self-reflective and hardworking