Accounting Manager

What You’ll Do

Manager - Accounting will be a key member of Accounting Department.

You will be primarily responsible for managing the daily operations of the Accounts Payable and also handling various general accounting functions, including financial reporting, technical accounting researches, accounting data analysis, etc. Accounts Payable function includes processes/reviews of invoices, supervision of staffs, month-end closing, responses to vendor/invoice issues, etc. Manager - Accounting must be able to work independently, as well as within a team environment in order to provide outstanding service to our internal and external business partners.

You will have a track record of successfully operating in dynamic environments.

Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our San Jose, CA headquarters 3 days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time.

Job ID: 41497

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Company's financial records.
• Analyze accounting data and interpret statistical information to identify areas of improvements and make suggestions for improvements.
• Perform and monitor accounts payable activities, including processes and reviews of invoices to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and compliance to company policies.
• Establish and maintain processes ensuring that accounts payable transactions are properly authorized and recorded accurately in accordance with company guidelines.
• Responsible for the supervision and productivity of the staff, including training employees and evaluating performance to promote efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement, and monitor performance metrics and reporting on established KPI’s related to Accounts Payable.
• Provide guidance and training to both vendors and internal business partners on requirements for invoice verification to improve invoice processing efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT and PI teams to maintain and improve internal invoice verification system for efficiencies in the invoice processing.
• Responsible for AP month-end closing, including flux analysis, AP related accruals and balance sheet reconciliations, expense allocations, etc.
• Assist in quarterly and annual auditors’ reviews to help facilitate an optimal audit process.
• Support the month end closing processes, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, various accounting reports of financial results.
• Support quarterly external audits and internal audits.
• Support in establishing and maintaining SOX controls regarding AP processes to achieve corporate objectives and ensure current processes are accurately documented.
• Assist other team members’ daily responsibilities as a backup when necessary.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's in accounting (large public company experiences a big plus) and 10 years of experience, or an MS/MBA and 8 years of experience, or a PhD and 5 years of experience preferred.
• 3+ lead or supervisory experiences in Accounting with ability to train, manage and motivate staff in order to complete required projects and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional leadership skills with ability to influence others and earn respect of team and business partners.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and resolve conflicts with vendors and internal business partners.
• Self-motivated individual with demonstrated experience and continuous desire in improving and streamlining processes.
• Must have large ERP systems experience (SAP a plus).
• Experience building out processes, procedures, and workflows in Accounts Payable.
• Ability to effectively work across teams and levels, both within the accounting functions, and across functions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to analyze and write commentary to explain results/variances in a concise and clear manner.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, V-Look, etc.).
• You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people. 
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding. 
• You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches. 
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

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