Accounting Manager - Payroll Accounting - H.E.B. : Job Details

The Finance & Accounting Team has fiduciary responsibility for financial aspects of our end-to-end business, including all accounting and regulatory facets of Product, from 'Farm to Fork' ... Facilities, from 'Greenfield to Sunset' ... and Partners, from 'Recruit to Retire.' The team also oversees our Mexico Division's accounting, tax, and finance operations. As a Manager I, Accounting, you'll manage and develop Partners who perform accounting functions, including preparation and timely presentation of financial reports, and leveraging their accounting expertise to provide analysis. You'll serve as subject matter expert and set goals for your department, while developing, coaching, and inspiring your team. Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company. Do you have a: HEART FOR PEOPLE... management and leadership skills? HEAD FOR BUSINESS... accounting knowledge to serve as subject matter expert? PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to build vision and strategy, and inspire your team to get there?

We are looking for:

• a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
• experience in accounting / finance, and in a supervisory capacity

What is the work? Leadership / Management:

• Manages Partners responsible for accounting functions in a targeted area, including the accurate and timely preparation of reports and statistics reflecting earnings, profits, cash balances, and other financial results
• Leads development and career path planning for subordinates
• Coaches, mentors, develops, mentors, and inspires assigned team
• Sets goals to meet objectives (based on information received in the form of objectives); provides clear objectives and offers support as needed
• Builds a vision for the future for Partners, customers, and technology; translates the vision to strategy, supporting programs, and milestones; applies understanding of requirements to meet objects and implements / leads change
• Builds customer solutions; recognizes the span of choices to solve most needs; selects appropriate choice in each circumstance; understands materiality, speed to delivery, urgency, and risks
• Executes departments key strategies
• Assists in developing budgets and goals; ensures budgets are based on valid assumptions and appropriate business models
• Understands / communicates how work activities impact other areas of the business and the financial implications of decisions

Accounting:

• Formulates / administers approved accounting practices throughout the organization to ensure financial and operating reports accurately reflect the condition of the business and provide reliable information necessary to control operations
• Evaluates current and proposed financial plans / policies; uses metrics and measures to drive decisions and improvements; recommends changes that enhance profitability
• Meets with business leaders of assigned area to assist in resolving day-to-day issues that may impact financial results
• Communicates with / presents to a wide variety of audiences at all levels
• Applies understanding of work systems, processes, and organizational policies to problem-solving and decision-making

What is your background?

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in accounting / finance field
• 2+ years supervisory experience

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as an H-E-B Manager I of Accounting?

• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and regulatory accounting practices
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials a plus
• Advanced MS Office and software skills, including database management, spreadsheets, and graphics
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail
• Advanced verbal / written communication skills
• Advanced time-management skills
• Management / leadership skills
• Ability to confidently communicate at all levels of management / leadership and Partners
• Ability to apply a solid understanding of customers and their needs to work processes

Can you...

• Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
• Sit for extended periods
• Work extended hours