Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies is a leader in the sales & distribution of new and used restaurant equipment. If you're looking for a positive and energetic company where your ideas are valued, Burkett is the company for you!

Join Our Team as an Accounting Manager!

Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies is seeking an experienced and hands-on Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for a seasoned accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading day-to-day accounting operations while ensuring accurate, timely financial results.

As Accounting Manager, you will play a critical role in overseeing the accounting function, managing the month-end close process, supporting construction project billing, and leveraging NetSuite ERP to drive accuracy, efficiency, and strong internal controls. You'll partner closely with the VP of Finance and cross-functional teams to support informed decision-making and continued business growth.

If you bring strong accounting expertise, leadership capability, and a passion for operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Accounting Manager

• Department: Finance
• Reports To: VP of Finance
• FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried)
• Location: Perrysburg, Ohio
• Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
• Working Arrangements: Onsite, Eligible for Hybrid (4 onsite / 1 offsite) after 6 months of employment, manager approval required.

Primary Objectives

• Manage and oversee daily accounting operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Project Billing, Cash Management, and General Ledger activity.
• Lead and execute the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial results.
• Provide experienced accounting leadership to monitor departmental activity and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Accounting Operations & Leadership

• Oversee and manage the Accounting Department team, including workload prioritization, performance management, and professional development.
• Serve as a hands-on accounting resource to support daily transaction processing and issue resolution across AP, AR, and billing functions.
• Provide backup support for accounting team members and assist the VP of Finance as needed.

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Lead the monthly and annual close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy of cash, receivables, payables, fixed assets, and project-related accounts.
• Assist the VP of Finance with month-end income statement review, variance analysis, and financial insights.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, analyzing trends and variances to support management decision-making.

NetSuite ERP & Systems

• Utilize and maintain the NetSuite ERP system to support general ledger, billing, vendor rebates, and financial reporting activities.
• Manage monthly reconciliation of NetSuite vendor bills to buying group portals for vendor rebate tracking and accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and system utilization within NetSuite.

Construction Project Billing & Revenue Recognition

• Oversee construction project billing accounting specialist, ensuring accurate invoicing, job cost tracking, and timely revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP.
• Monitor project-related accounts, including work-in-progress, retainage, and contract billings.
• Partner with operations and sales teams to resolve project billing issues and support cash flow objectives.

Cash Management & Controls

• Monitor daily bank activity, including ACH and wire transactions, and ensure real-time reconciliation of cash accounts.
• Maintain strong cash flow controls and ensure proper application of customer payments.
• Maintain and audit the company's fixed asset schedule on an ongoing and annual basis.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective accounting policies and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable financial regulations.
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to audit inquiries as needed.