Summary
The Senior Accounting Manager will lead the AR, AP, and staff accounting team to ensure accurate, timely subledger operations and execution of the monthly close for non-inventory accounts. This hands-on role prepares and reviews journal entries and reconciliations, drives process discipline, and partners with the Controller to improve accounting processes. This position is based in the New Orleans headquarters and requires on-site presence five days per week.
Responsibilities
- Directly manage AR Specialist, AP Specialist, and Staff Accountant; establish daily, weekly, and monthly deliverables and performance cadences.
- Ensure subledger accuracy and close-readiness for AR and AP; review aging, cash application, payables, and vendor activity.
- Own month-end close execution for non-inventory accounts; prepare and review journal entries and account analyses.
- Prepare and/or review reconciliations for non-inventory balance sheet accounts and oversee trial balance integrity.
- Drive process improvements, enforce cut-off and documentation standards, track close progress, and escalate material issues to the Controller.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years personally preparing journal entries and reconciliations.
- Minimum of 2 years direct supervisory experience managing accounting staff with performance-review responsibility.
- Experience with NetSuite; experience in retail or consumer goods and inventory management highly preferred.
- Strong communication, multitasking, problem-solving skills, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
