Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee vendor incentive accounting operations in Staunton, Virginia. This role is responsible for ensuring vendor returns, rebates, allowances, and incentive activity are recorded accurately, collected on time, and reported in accordance with financial policies. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment when interpreting contract terms, and the ability to guide a team while partnering effectively across departments.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the accounting activities related to vendor returns, rebates, allowances, and incentive programs to support complete and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain organized records of vendor agreements and capture program-specific terms so they can be tracked and applied correctly.
• Review monthly calculations, prepare or approve journal entries, and reconcile balance sheet accounts to support a timely close process.
• Examine large volumes of purchasing and transaction data to confirm proper accruals, income recognition, and claim accuracy.
• Interpret vendor contracts and determine the appropriate accounting treatment based on program structure, terms, and product categories.
• Present recurring analyses on rebate performance, margin trends, and recovery results to leadership to support informed decision-making.
• Work closely with Merchandising, Finance, and IT to improve tracking processes, strengthen reporting, and reduce manual effort through automation.
• Support internal and external audit activity by enforcing compliance with accounting policies, documentation standards, and internal controls.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff or analysts responsible for vendor incentive and return-related activities.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; an accounting certification is preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 or more years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Strong background in month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits and maintaining compliance with internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work with pivot tables, complex formulas, and large datasets.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze detailed financial information and translate findings into practical business insights.
• Effective leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to partner successfully across accounting, finance, merchandising, and related teams.