Job description
PlayCore’s mission is to build healthy communities through Play and Recreation. We invest in employee training and development in a big way, so you can build your future along with ours, creating an impactful career unique to you.
The PlayCore Southern Fulfillment Center has been a part of the Fort Payne and DeKalb County community since 1979. Our roots are in playgrounds, but we design, manufacture, and build complete recreation environments all over the world using the widest range of products you can get from one manufacturer!
“Together, we can help people build stronger communities — we’re just getting started.” Come join our PlayCore Family today!
Summary
The Director of Accounting is responsible for managing one corporate business unit and interfacing with multiple remote business units. This role also serves as a consultant for managers within the organization, advising them of current budgetary information and working with managers to create a fiscal strategy that aligns with the goals of PlayCore. This position will be working at the corporate office in Chattanooga, TN and traveling to Fort Payne, AL several days a week.
Why work for PlayCore?
- Day 1 Benefits!
- Medical Insurance-BCBS
- Dental Insurance-Delta Dental
- Vision Insurance (VSP)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- HSA and FSA
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Fun and diverse Team!
- Employee Appreciation Lunches!
- Birthday lunches!
- Competitive Pay!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and/or review appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions
- Maintain the general ledger system and chart of accounts
- Prepare monthly comparative financial analyses for management’s review
- Research accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
- Prepare annual budget and quarterly forecasts for corporate departments, including Divisional allocations
- Assess internal controls for corporate accounting functions, make recommendations for improvement and develop process and procedure documents as needed
- Assist with year-end audit and cross-functional support within the Corporate Finance department
- Support the integration of new business units into financial reporting processes and systems
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Competencies
- Communication
- Learning & Development
- Planning & Organizing
- Professionalism & Integrity
- Financial Management
- Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking
- Teamwork & Relationship-Building
- Results Oriented
- Managing Others
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required. Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial accounting
- Knowledge and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Financial Statement preparation and consolidations
- Experience with multi-division manufacturer preferred
Travel
50%
Computer Skills
Candidate must be highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and with a mid-tier financial ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics and QuickBooks preferred).
Other Requirements
Candidate must be analytically minded and detail oriented
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