Lead accounting operations for the Wholesale Division, supervise AP, record transactions, manage month-end close, reconcile accounts, prepare financial statements and tax/1099 filings, analyze variances, maintain accounting system, and drive process improvements and ad hoc reporting.
Description
At Kelli’s, we believe in giving more — more value, more creativity, and more care to every customer we serve.
As one of the nation’s largest distributors to hospital gift shops and specialty retailers, we’ve built our business on innovation, reliability, and relationships.
Now, we’re entering an exciting new growth phase — expanding our reach, reimagining our marketing strategy, and exploring how technology and creativity can unlock our next chapter.
We're looking for an Accounting Manager who is a strategic, detail-oriented leader with a passion for accuracy, process improvement, and financial excellence. This individual will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, lead the month-end close process, and ensure the integrity of our financial reporting while partnering with leaders across the organization to support informed business decisions. If you thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and enjoy building efficient processes that drive success, we'd love to meet you.
Requirements
Key ResponsibilitiesDaily/Weekly
- Supervise Accounts Payable operations and manage the AP Specialist's workload and shared mailbox.
- Record daily cash and credit card transactions and maintain accurate general ledger postings.
- Review cash receipts and accounts receivable activity to ensure timely collections.
- Review weekly check/ACH payment runs and vendor remittances.
- Prepare journal entries and support the monthly financial close.
- Analyze accounting activity for the Wholesale Division and identify opportunities for process improvements.
- Resolve accounting issues through independent analysis and problem-solving.
- Lead the monthly financial statement close for the Wholesale Division.
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries.
- Analyze financial statements and investigate variances or unusual activity.
- Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts.
- Process monthly sales tax filings.
- Maintain the accounting system, including new accounts, store locations, and other updates.
- Complete ad hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects.
- Oversee annual 1099 reporting.
- Perform year-end general ledger maintenance and close.
- Prepare account schedules for tax reporting and coordinate tax-related adjusting entries.
- Manage quarterly and annual vendor rebate programs.
- Maintain vendor license renewals.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
- CPA required.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting and financial statement preparation.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated with an ownership mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build professional relationships with employees, vendors, and business partners.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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