• Accounting Manager

    Sedgwick (Memphis, TN)


    By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

     

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    Accounting Manager

    **PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:** To act as generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) technical advisor to management; to ensure assigned financial duties are recorded and presented according to GAAP; to assist in the budget/forecast process; to conduct financial analysis projects; and to provide support to upper management.

    **ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?** We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work, are customer-oriented and are naturally empathetic.

    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE

    + Assists in review and ensures completion of monthly, quarterly, annual, and other financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

    + Assists in establishment and maintenance of appropriate accounting documentation, systems, and internal controls, processes, and data.

    + Provides research on new and existing accounting and financial reporting issues.

    + Manages accounting staff and directs their work to accomplish assigned Finance department responsibilities.

    + Reviews finance system entries from accounting staff to ensure compliance with GAAP.

    + Interacts with senior management in the development and understanding of strategies.

    + Communicates issues, project status, and other applicable information to Finance upper management,

    + Acts as GAAP technical advisor to management,

    + Ensures all deadlines related to assigned areas of responsibility are met.

    + Works closely with other departments as needed to complete projects.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Eight (8) years of accounting, auditing and/or financial analysis experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required; supervisory experience preferred.

    TAKING CARE OF YOU

    + Career development and promotional growth opportunities

    + A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more

     

    Work environment requirements for entry-level opportunities include –

     

    Physical: Computer keyboarding

     

    Auditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talking

     

    Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines

    Travels as required

    The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

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    Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

     

    If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

     

    Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see** **sedgwick.com