Accounting Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Bethlehem Shared Services provides professional services exclusively for Cigars International, CIGAR.com, Pipes & Cigars, Thompson Cigar, Meier & Dutch, Cigarbid.com and its affiliates. We are the fastest growing cigar company in the country, and leading online and direct marketers of fine cigars, premium pipe tobacco, luxury gifts and accessories, and more.

While our roots are in direct marketing, we have a strong eCommerce and a growing brick and mortar retail presence. We have 4 Retail locations in Pennsylvania, 5 in Texas, 3 in Florida, 1 in Tennessee and soon to be more.

ABOUT THE ROLE –

We are searching for a motivated person who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational and analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

This role reports directly to the Head of Global Financial Services NAOR, and frequently collaborates with other team members, as well as other departments within the organization. The Accounting Manager will manage day-to-day accounting and finance functions for a diverse line of business entities that include retail, online/ecommerce, and wholesale. The position will provide exceptional support to the accounting department and own a diverse area of responsibilities and ancillary tasks.

WHAT WILL YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?

• Oversee various aspects of operational accounting for assigned areas which may include such areas as A/R, General Ledger, Direct/Indirect Tax, Banking, and Inventory.
• Review assigned account reconciliations monthly. Upon review unreconciled items should be followed up with timely resolution and financial risk is accounted for.
• Assist and/or lead monthly/year end close processes.
• Review and post journal entries and associated supporting documentation.
• Manage and support IT team with internal and external system implementations and enhancements from a Finance perspective to ensure accounting policies and requirements are accurately reflected.
• Support various accounting and reporting system related projects by providing or performing requirement identification, user acceptance testing, and regression testing.
• Work cross-functionally with business partners and other corporate functions such as legal, tax, procurement, customer service, operations, risk management, and others to ensure optimal accounting outcomes.
• Lead and support annual audit activities with internal and external auditors. Ensure timely delivery of audit requirements and see audits through to completion.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Meet with members of the accounting staff on a regular basis to make sure all task are completed on schedule, ensure a collaborative workflow and address open items or questions.
• Facilitate meetings and/or communications to keep senior finance managers informed of accounting activities, concerns, changes, etc. as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, MBA is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, standards and regulations
• Proven work experience as an Accounting Manager or Finance Manager, preferably more than 3 years
• Previous experience in a multi-entity reporting environment.
• Experience with accounting software and systems, AX Dynamics or SAP a plus
• Ability to think strategically about systems and data with an understanding of accounting processes and how they apply to systems and data processes.

• Ability to think through problems, organize information, and identify key factors and underlying causes to generate solutions. 
• Must be competent in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Self-motivated and the ability to multi-task.

WHAT IS ON OFFER?

As a colleague at Scandinavian Tobacco Group, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package as a generous benefits package.

• Comprehensive Health Care, Vision & Dental Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Disability Plans
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Additional Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO) days, Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan including a generous Company match

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*Please be informed that this Direct Search is conducted exclusively by the Scandinavian Tobacco Group. We do not accept applications from agencies, and we will not provide compensation for unsolicited CVs.