US Account Manager

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US Accounts Manager

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close Ownership

• Lead and manage monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with GAAP.
• Review and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals.
• Ensure accurate financial cut-offs and alignment with operational activity.
• Maintain and improve the close calendar, track key tasks, and hold team members accountable.
• Support internal and external audits through preparation of schedules and timely responses to inquiries.

Billing Oversight & Controls

• Oversee the billing process across transportation, warehouse, and specialty services revenue streams.
• Ensure invoicing and revenue recognition are accurate and compliant with company policies and ASC 606.
• Collaborate with operations and collections teams to resolve billing issues and optimize workflows.

Expense Oversight & Accounting Operations

• Manage the complete accounts payable cycle, including vendor invoice processing and payment approvals.
• Coordinate closely with payroll, insurance, lease accounting, and bank reconciliation processes.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting: capitalization, depreciation, and asset disposals.
• Enhance and manage expense systems (e.g., Concur, Ramp) to ensure reconciliation accuracy and policy adherence.
• Administer ASC 842 lease accounting, including monthly entries, reconciliations, and disclosures.

System & Process Optimization

• Utilize ERP systems to improve data accuracy, automate processes, and standardize reporting.
• Partner with IT and finance leadership to implement system enhancements and maintain documentation.
• Support financial reporting and budgeting through tools like Prophix, with a focus on optimization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration, Compliance & Filings

• Collaborate across HR, Operations, and Sales to ensure consistent and accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with internal controls, GAAP, and company policies.
• Manage corporate filings, including governmental registrations, census reports, and fleet data submissions.
• Contribute to initiatives focused on cost control, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team management.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, ASC 606, and ASC 842.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial tools (e.g., Concur, Ramp, Prophix).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.