Accounting Manager; Phoenix, AZ

Accounting Manager (Phoenix, AZ) at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

What you need to know:
Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s is a family‑owned business dating back to 1933, recognized by Forbes as a Top Private Company and by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion, Diversity, Women and Parents & Families.

We offer a comprehensive benefits menu including medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability, life insurance, 401(k), tuition assistance, wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave and more. Joining Southern Glazer’s means becoming part of a team that values excellence, innovation and community – an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution.

Will work in the Phoenix office located at 2375 South 45th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85043.

Manage accounting support staff and ensure that all accounting activities are completed accurately in accordance with established accounting principles to meet scheduled deadlines. This role will train accounting personnel to ensure appropriate application of accounting principles, personnel policies and procedures.

• Direct and participate in all activities related to General Ledger Accounting, Payroll and Accounts Payable.
• Manage the activities of General Ledger Accounts to ensure the maintenance of General Ledger accounts and preparation of financial statements.
• Manage the activities of the Payroll Clerk to ensure the preparation and collection of semi‑monthly and bi‑weekly payroll data.
• Manage the activities of the Account Payable Clerk to ensure the accurate and timely payment of invoices, reimbursements and maintenance of information for monthly financial statements.
• Perform special accounting analyses and prepare special reports as required.
• Prepare renewal license applications and property tax returns for all branches.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of experience supervising or managing exempt level employees.

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboar­ding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, monitor) or adding machine.
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional or rare time walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping.
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 15 lbs.

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer’s pay bands or ranges.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Freight and Package Transportation

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