What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Accounting - GWW- Somerset, NJ-Hybrid position at Guest Supply?
Who We Are
Guest Worldwide is a global collective of dynamic, industry-leading companies with more than 40 years of unparalleled experience serving the unique needs of diverse markets in every corner of the world. From providing full-spectrum hospitality and distribution solutions at Guest Supply® and manufacturing award-winning personal care amenities at Gilchrist & Soames, to manufacturing versatile and innovative product assortments that create smarter textile solutions at Manchester Mills, we’re proud to provide products to more than 25,000 hotels in over 100 countries. Guest Worldwide is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco – an industry leading, global food and beverage distribution company, employing thousands of employees worldwide and home to the 13th largest sales organization in the world. Learn more by visiting www.guestworldwide.com
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the oversight of several functional areas such as: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Financial Reporting. The position interacts with various departments throughout the company to resolve payable and receivable issues as well as reporting financial results and general ledger activity.
Responsibilities
Education
Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Finance or Accounting
Experience
5 years of accounts payable experience required, preferably with 1 year leading others
Skills
Guest Worldwide is a global collective of dynamic, industry-leading companies with more than 40 years of unparalleled experience serving the unique needs of diverse markets in every corner of the world. From providing full-spectrum hospitality and distribution solutions at Guest Supply® and manufacturing award-winning personal care amenities at Gilchrist & Soames, to manufacturing versatile and innovative product assortments that create smarter textile solutions at Manchester Mills, we’re proud to provide products to more than 25,000 hotels in over 100 countries. Guest Worldwide is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco – an industry leading, global food and beverage distribution company, employing thousands of employees worldwide and home to the 13th largest sales organization in the world. Learn more by visiting www.guestworldwide.com
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the oversight of several functional areas such as: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Financial Reporting. The position interacts with various departments throughout the company to resolve payable and receivable issues as well as reporting financial results and general ledger activity.
Responsibilities
- Supervises and directs work of Accounts Payable Associates, Account Receivable Associates, Accounting Associates
- Responsible for the recruiting, training, and performance management and development of finance associates
- Completes monthly close duties and schedules in a timely manner
- Interact with Accountants, and finance leads in terms of monthly close activities, including journal entries, monthly schedules, and reconciliation work
- Make recommendations to management to improve profitability
- Identify opportunities to control costs and reduce expenses
- Prepare and file local tax returns
- May oversee and manage the payroll activities of local business
- Participate in shrink committee
Education
Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Finance or Accounting
Experience
5 years of accounts payable experience required, preferably with 1 year leading others
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
- Must be able to analyze data and draw logical conclusions and recommendations from the data
- Ability to lead and direct clerical positions
- Proficient computer skills with emphasis on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Day-to-day management of direct reports
