The Manager Accounting is responsible for leading key accounting and financial reporting activities while providing day-to-day leadership and development for the accounting team. This position oversees general ledger functions, financial reporting, account analysis, and accounting processes and controls.

This role is best suited for an experienced accounting professional who can work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with high expectations for accuracy and timeliness. The Accounting Manager must be comfortable working through complex accounting matters, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and remaining actively involved in the work while leading and developing the team.

Candidates with strong overall accounting experience, technical knowledge, and relevant transferable experience are encouraged to apply.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring financial information is complete, accurate, and delivered on time.
• Oversee general ledger accounting and ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and account analyses prepared by the team, identifying and resolving accounting issues as needed.
• Lead the review and analysis of monthly financial results and provide clear, meaningful financial information to leadership.
• Prepare, review, and distribute financial reports to senior management and business partners.
• Partner with the external reporting team on quarterly and annual financial statement preparation.
• Support financial reporting for Store and Distribution Center operations, including research and analysis of financial results.
• Provide accounting guidance and support to business partners throughout the organization.
• Oversee applicable accruals and accounting activities related to payroll, benefits, bonuses, commissions, and self-insurance.
• Research complex or unique accounting matters and develop appropriate solutions.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, procedures, and controls.
• Partner with Internal Audit and other departments to maintain accurate process and control documentation.
• Set team priorities and ensure work is completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members while maintaining a strong level of involvement in the team's work.
• Support staffing and talent development needs across the accounting team.

Skills and Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing or supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work through complex accounting matters.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop accounting professionals.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through.

Preferred

• Fixed asset accounting experience.
• Accounting experience within retail, multi-location, or another large, high-volume organization.
• Public accounting experience.
• CPA certification.

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization. 

Total Compensation Package:

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off

• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs

• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs

• Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: rar@oreillyauto.com or call 417-862-2674, ext. 68901, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.

Consistent with internal policy and applicable law, the Company electronically monitors the use of Company-provided systems, including telephone conversations and transmissions, Internet access and usage, and electronic mail and transmissions. The Company additionally employs video cameras in common internal and external areas.