Job Title Accounting Manager Staff Member
Report to Senior Accounting Manager Department Accounting
Location Dallas Office FLSA Status Exempt
POSITION DESCRIPTION- ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Position Summary:
A growing retail/consumer products company in Dallas is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to
oversee key accounting operations, with management responsibility across both Accounts Payable (AP) and
Accounts Receivable (AR).
The Accounting Manager will oversee and support accounting staff responsible for day-to-day AP and AR
activities, provide review and guidance, support month-end close and financial reporting, and maintain
sufficient hands-on knowledge to provide backup coverage when needed.
The ideal candidate is a well-rounded accounting professional who can work across both AP and AR,
exercise sound judgment, identify and resolve issues proactively, and support the development and
performance of the accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Management
• Provide day-to-day management oversight of both AP and AR functions.
• Supervise, support, and provide guidance to employees responsible for AP and AR activities.
• Review significant AP and AR transactions, exceptions, reconciliations, and outstanding issues.
• Monitor AR aging, collections, significant past-due accounts, customer payment issues, and creditrelated
matters.
• Oversee vendor invoice processing, payment activities, vendor-related issues, and AP controls.
• Maintain sufficient working knowledge of both AP and AR processes to provide effective review
and reasonable hands-on backup coverage when necessary.
• Ensure significant accounting issues are investigated, resolved, or appropriately escalated on a timely
basis.

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
• Support timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare and/or review assigned balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies before completion of the close.
• Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and consistently in accordance with U.S. GAAP and
company accounting policies.
• Assist with financial reporting, audit requests, and other accounting analysis as required.
Cash Management & Internal Controls
• Support daily cash management and monitoring of cash requirements.
• Review significant cash receipts and disbursements as appropriate.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over AP, AR, cash, and related accounting processes.
• Identify control weaknesses, recurring errors, or inefficient processes and recommend practical
corrective actions.

Management, Judgment & Problem Solving
• Take ownership of accounting issues within assigned areas and drive matters through resolution.
• Investigate relevant facts and root causes before escalating issues whenever reasonably possible.
• Present clear analysis, available alternatives, and practical recommendations when management input
or approval is required.
• Follow through on agreed action items and confirm completion.
• Identify recurring issues and implement or recommend appropriate preventive measures.
• Effectively prioritize competing responsibilities and accounting deadlines.
People Management & Development
• Clearly communicate responsibilities, priorities, deadlines, and performance expectations.
• Monitor staff workload, work quality, and progress.
• Delegate responsibilities appropriately based on employees' roles, abilities, and workload.
• Provide timely coaching, feedback, and technical guidance.
• Support team members in developing greater ownership of their assigned responsibilities.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and consistent adherence to accounting policies and
procedures.

Cross-Functional Coordination
• Work closely with Sales, Logistics, Operations, Finance, and other departments to resolve
accounting and customer/vendor-related issues.
• Communicate accounting matters clearly to both accounting and non-accounting personnel.
• Coordinate with external auditors, consultants, financial institutions, and other third parties as
required.
• Support preparation or review of materials provided to the parent company in Japan, as needed.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on experience with accounting
operations.
• Practical knowledge of both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to investigate accounting issues, identify relevant facts, and provide practical
recommendations.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using an ERP or accounting system.
• Ability to work on-site at the Dallas office.

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus
• Prior supervisory, team-lead, or people-management experience.
• CPA or CPA candidate is a plus, but not required. Relevant hands-on accounting experience and
demonstrated judgment will be strongly considered.
• Japanese language proficiency is a plus, particularly for communication with the parent company and
preparation or review of materials submitted to Japan.
• Experience in retail, consumer products, wholesale/distribution, or a similar high-volume
transaction environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a comparable ERP system.
• Experience improving or implementing AP/AR processes, workflow automation, or internal
controls.
• Experience supporting external audits and financial reporting requirements.
What Success Looks Like in This Role
• Maintain effective management coverage over both AP and AR rather than functioning primarily as
an AP-only or AR-only specialist.
• Be able to review and provide reasonable backup support for either function when business needs
require it.
• Ensure AP and AR staff understand their responsibilities and receive appropriate management
direction and support.
• Identify accounting problems early and take ownership of resolving them.
• Bring well-developed facts, analysis, and recommendations when senior management involvement is
required.
• Maintain reliable accounting operations while continuously improving controls, efficiency, and staff
capability.