Accounting Manager

Overview & Responsibilities

In business for more than 70 years, Republic Finance is proud to be a trusted lender in over 250 communities across the United States! We specialize in providing flexible lending solutions and outstanding customer service. Driven by our shared mission to pursue excellence for our team, our customers, and our performance, we are continuously improving our customer offerings in tandem with opening more branches in new states each year. We also regularly promote from within and enjoy giving back to the communities we serve. In a nutshell, our company culture is about helping customers, investing in our employee's future, and ensuring that our performance makes an impact on our community!

Republic Finance is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our accounting team! This role will lead our accounts payable function and play a key part in the month-end close, with responsibility for reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations, supporting tax compliance, and managing the annual 1099 process. The ideal candidate takes full ownership of their work, holds themselves and their team to a high standard of accuracy, and is a collaborative partner and clear communicator across the organization. This role will be based out of our Plano, TX HQ on a hybrid schedule. Key responsibilities are as follows:

• Supervise, train, and develop two Senior Accountants and two Accounts Payable Clerks; set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and manage performance
• Oversee the accounts payable function, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately, on time, and in line with company policies and internal controls
• Review journal entries prepared during month-end close for accuracy, proper support, and compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Review balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring variances and reconciling items are researched and resolved timely
• Research and evaluate new accounting issues as they arise in our growing organization, determine the appropriate U.S. GAAP treatment, and document conclusions
• Help manage the month-end close calendar so that deadlines are met consistently
• Review select tax forms and filings, and work with tax partner(s) by providing required documentation and supporting schedules
• Oversee the preparation and filing of annual Form 1099s, including vendor W-9 collection and review for accuracy and completeness
• Maintain accounting controls by developing and updating policies and procedures; identify and recommend process improvements
• Work with external auditors during year-end audit activities by preparing schedules and responding to requests
• Partner with other departments to resolve issues and answer accounting-related questions
• Lead ad hoc analysis and projects as requested or identified
• Prepare quarterly financial statements, including footnote disclosures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA preferred
• 6-10+ years of accounting experience, including experience supervising staff
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with the ability to research and apply technical guidance to new and complex accounting issues
• Solid understanding of month-end close processes and account reconciliations
• Working knowledge of Form 1099 reporting requirements and general business tax forms
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with Workday a plus
• Experience reviewing financial statements and drafting footnote disclosures is a plus

• Exceptional attention to detail: you catch errors before they become problems and hold work to a high standard of accuracy

• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines during close and prioritize effectively

• Takes full ownership: follows through on commitments, is accountable for outcomes, and proactively addresses issues

• Collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships within accounting and across the company

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting matters clearly to both accounting and non-accounting audiences

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including: 

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start + 1 additional personal holiday
• 401k + employer match
• Company provided Life Insurance & Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program - Confidential mental health support

Additional benefits with Republic Finance include:

• Access to LinkedIn Learning's library of 10,000+ professional development courses
• Employee of the Month Program
• Philanthropic support for multiple charities including an annual drive for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
• Regular drawings for Sports tickets
• Professional offices with a friendly team environment

Republic Finance, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age disability or veteran status in employment opportunities and benefits. Republic Finance, LLC maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.