Synchrony Looking for AVP, Client Accounting Manager at Dayton, Ohio Full Time

Job Description
:.Role Summary/Purpose:* This role is responsible for overall controllership and management of the accounting team that supports retailer program agreements (traditionally referred to as Payment Solutions). The role will manage a team of professionals and work closely with other cross functional teams in the US and Asia.

This role will manage key attributes of Synchrony’s client contracts and oversee the proper accounting related to various Program Incentives and ensuring that all contractual deadlines are met. In addition, this role will manage the monthly Close for process specific tasks. This position is remote, where you have the option to work from home.

On occasion we may request that you commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, training, and culture events. To ensure the safety of our colleagues and communities, we require employees who come together in-person be fully vaccinated. We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility Essential Responsibilities:* + Ensure all Client Billing obligations are fulfilled per process CTQ’s.

+ Manage monthly close process, including reviewing and approving journal entries, balance sheet and P&L analysis, account reconciliations and other required tasks. + Provide guidance to US and Asia team in resolving issues related to preparing and delivering Client Invoices. + Review, interpretation and implementation of new client contracts and amendments.

Determine necessary accounting requirements in partnership with Client Accounting Process owner. + Review retailer incentives to ensure compliance with client program agreements. + Review and approve retailer payments.

+ Support account reconciliation process as needed. + Develop and maintain dashboard metrics to monitor controllership and workload balance. + Maintain a thorough understanding and documentation of wing-to-wing business processes, including transaction flow, key systems and activity sources for processes owned by Client Accounting.

+ Ensure process documentation is accurate and comprehensive including, but not limited to job aids and process flows. + Deliver business productivity and controllership by driving process improvements, simplification and automation across processes. + Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications/Requirements:* + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related Business area + 5+ years of accounting/finance experience.

Desired Characteristics:* + Demonstrated leadership with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a high-speed, quickly changing business environment + Demonstrated project management skills + Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills + Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines + Ability to work with cross functional team to achieve collective goals + Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with stakeholders of all levels. + Strong organizational/self-motivation skills + Strong Microsoft Office skills + Systems experience: Oracle GL, OFDW, TRECS + Previous experience in Operational Accounting + Previous Close experience + Previous experience manage a team.Eligibility Requirements:* + You must be 18 years or older + You must have a high school diploma or equivalent + You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process + You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

+ New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 24 months’ time in position before they can post.

All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations) Our Commitment* When you join us, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard-but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action.

Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+ (https://www.synchronycareers.com/our-culture/), with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you’ll find community to connect with and opportunity to go beyond your passions. This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony.

We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status Reasonable Accommodation Notice:* + Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

+ If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627. Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time.

The salary range for this position is.75,000.00 – 150,000.00* USD Annual Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA and Metro NY and some positions are bonus eligible Grade/Level: 11* Job Family Group: Finance.