Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Location: San Diego, CA (On-Site 5 days a week)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Supervisory Responsibility: Yes
Employment Type: Full-time
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30am-5pm with flexibility based on business needs
Pay Range: $110,000–$125,000 per year (Actual compensation will be based on experience, skills, and qualifications in line with company pay practices)
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee the company’s daily accounting operations, with a strong focus on accounts receivable management, inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, and cash flow optimization. This role is responsible for managing the month-end close process, supervising accounting staff, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. The Accounting Manager will also establish and maintain strong internal controls and drive efficient accounting processes. In addition, this position partners with management to provide financial analysis and operational insights that support improved profitability and inventory performance.
Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting Responsibilities & Financial Reporting:
  • Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process
  • Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Maintain accurate documentation and supporting schedules for all reconciliations and journal entries
  • Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies and unusual account activity.
  • Prepare and review financial statements and management reports
  • Ensure accuracy of general ledger activity and account reconciliations
  • Maintain compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
  • Analyze financial results and explain variances to management
• Inventory & Cost Accounting
  • Oversee inventory accounting for high-volume SKUs
  • Ensure accurate cost of goods sold (COGS) calculations
  • Monitor inventory valuation, reserves, and adjustments
  • Coordinate cycle counts and physical inventory
  • Analyze inventory shrinkage, slow-moving inventory, and obsolescence
• Accounts Receivable Oversight
  • Supervise AR processes
  • Ensure timely vendor payments and customer collections
  • Monitor customer credit limits and aging
  • Resolve billing disputes with sales and operations teams
• Internal Controls & Compliance:
  • Establish and maintain a robust system of internal controls to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records.
  • Coordinate with external auditors for the annual audit process and ensure compliance with tax regulations and financial reporting standards.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including tax filings and reporting obligations.
• Cash Management:
  • Monitor and manage the company’s daily cash position, ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs.
  • Update cash flow forecasts with actual cash activity
  • Oversee cash receipts, bank reconciliations, and cash application processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness
  • Review and approve cash transfers, wires, and ACH transactions in accordance with internal controls

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred).
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven hands-on experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations (GAAP/IFRS).
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move office materials up to 20–25 pounds

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position.
• Office-based with occasional travel required.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are a driven and results-oriented finance professional with a hands-on approach and a passion for financial excellence, we encourage you to apply and become a key member of our growing team.
Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to traverse and access all areas of the warehouse.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, or crouch for extended periods
• Exposure to warehouse environment conditions (noise, dust, moving equipment, temperature fluctuations)
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Collision Auto Parts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, registered domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, disability (physical or mental), military or veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and does not constitute a contract of employment or guarantee of continued employment. Employment with Collision Auto Parts is at will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, by either the employee or the Company, subject to applicable law.
The stated pay range reflects the Company’s good faith estimate of compensation for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, internal equity, geographic location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional compensation or benefits consistent with Company policies and applicable law. Applicants may request the pay scale for this position in accordance with California law.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would cause undue hardship.
Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs.