Accounting Manager - Bentonville, United States - Art and Wellness Enterprises
1 month ago
Description
Art and Wellness Enterprises (AWE) is a professional services organization supporting non-profits founded by Alice Walton, including the Alice L.
Walton School of Medicine, Art Bridges Foundation, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Momentary, and Heartland Whole Health Institute.
Job Description:
Position:
Accounting Manager
Reporting to:
Assistant Controller
Location:
Bentonville, Arkansas (4 days in office, 1 day remote)
Art and Wellness Enterprises (AWE) is seeking a skilled, highly motivated, and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as an Accounting Manager.
About the Position:
As the Accounting Manager, in overseeing the financial operations of the organization.
You will be responsible for managing the Accounts Payable team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data and preparing reconciliations, and be involved in implementing and maintaining internal controls.
What you will do:
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of accounts payable professionals.
Provide guidance, training, and support to ensure efficient and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of payments to vendors.
Develop and implement strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.
Regularly review and update accounts payable procedures to ensure compliance with changing regulations and industry best practices.
Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounts payable function.
Work cross-functionally to implement changes and streamline financial workflows.
Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as required and necessary to accomplish goals and objectives.
Development of process documentation
Qualifications required for your success:
The individual will have energy, intellectual capacity, strategic business acumen and professional integrity.
The ideal background will include:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or related field
Experience in an accounting role focused on Accounts Payable and financial control processes.
Payroll Accounting experience a plus
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
Superb professionalism and diplomacy; ability to interact with high-level individuals internally and externally.
Workday experience a plus
Personal attributes that support your success
Ability to act as a trusted advisor to principals and colleagues while demonstrating expertise and integrity.
You are helpful, a team player, and show respect while collaborating with others.
You are results oriented and exercise sound judgment in your work.
A lifelong learner, who is inquisitive and solves problems with bold thinking and innovation.
A visionary who plans for the future with imagination and wisdom
You are dedicated to achieving excellence and work with others to tackle the tasks at hand.
All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement, background check, credit check and drug screen.
In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.
AWE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status of protected veteran, among other things or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
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