Manager, Accounting

Job Summary:
The
Vendor Rebates Accounting Manager
oversees the accurate and timely preparation and analysis of financial statements tied to vendor rebates. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of rebate accounting, working closely with merchants and vendors, and driving system improvements to enhance rebate tracking and reporting.

This individual will lead a dedicated team and is responsible for delivering precise financial reporting, managing rebate programs. They also implement process enhancements and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize rebate management and system capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a small team of accountants focused on vendor rebate accounting.
• Maintain and update rebate program database covering hundreds of vendor agreements, ensuring accurate tracking.
• Oversee monthly rebate calculations, journal entries, and account reconciliations for accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and validate high volumes of purchasing data to support rebate accruals and income recognition.
• Analyze complex vendor contracts to determine accounting treatment per program and product.
• Lead quarterly rebate margin reviews with finance and operations, providing insights and trend analysis.
• Partner with merchandising, finance, and IT teams to improve rebate tracking and reporting.
• Develop and enhance reporting tools and dashboards for better financial oversight.
• Identify and implement process improvements, including automation of manual tasks.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements related to rebates.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).
• Minimum 5 years progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in supervisory/managerial roles.
• Strong background in vendor rebates, contract accounting, or cost/revenue accounting in distribution/wholesale preferred.
• Proven ability to manage large datasets and complex transactions.
• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) a plus.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Job Summary
Responsible for ensuring the timely, proper, and accurate preparation of financial statements for the purpose of measuring and auditing the financial performance of the company.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, And Key Accountabilities

• Ensures the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger.
• Investigates unusual balances and variances and corrects discrepancies.
• Oversees accounts receivable aging process.
• Supervises and reviews the work of subordinates.
• Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating, and process improvement; makes self available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; and develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth.
• Delegates work assignments, gives authority to work independently, sets expectations, and monitors delegated activities.

Nature and Scope

• Solutions require analysis and investigation.
• Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
• Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education And Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

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Equal Employment Opportunity
HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.