- The Accounting Supervisor has a thorough working knowledge of GAAP, general ledger and financial reporting skills, coupled with solid analytic and interpersonal skills
- Position encompasses performance in the areas of general ledger, fixed assets, accounts payable as well as other general accounting functions
- The Accounting Supervisor will take a leadership role in some of these areas, while assisting Senior and Staff Accountants with completing their assigned tasks
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform timely general ledger account reconciliations and analyses. Participate in month end closings preparing the more complex journal entries and preparing and maintaining various account reconciliations for certain significant accounts.
- Review and approve certain journal entries prepared by Staff and Senior Accountants.
- Review and approve certain account reconciliations prepared by Staff and Senior Accountants.
- Prepare month-end closing packages.
- Prepare Balance Sheet and Income Statement analytical analysis monthly and explain any major variances to budget and prior year.
- Reviewing certain schedules prepared by Staff and Senior Accountants
- Participate in year-end audit preparation and quarterly reviews.
- Review actual results as compared to prior period, budget and forecast amounts.
- Advises Staff Accountants regarding the handling of non-routine accounting and reporting transactions.
- May assist in the daily banking requirements.
- Collaborate with other Corporate and field departments to support the Accounting department s overall goals and objectives.
- Special projects/analyses which require extensive use of Excel and the handling of large amounts of data manipulation.
- Proactively identify workflow process improvements / efficiencies.
- Additional projects and tasks as assigned by Accounting department leaders.
- All other duties as assigned
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
- Reports to the Manager, Accounting
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 4-year Accounting degree required, CPA or CPA candidates required.
- 7 years of general ledger accounting experience with mid-to-large-size companies.
- Thorough working knowledge of GAAP.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office products, Excel, Word and PowerPoint (VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables).
- Experience with Great Plains and/or Peoplesoft accounting software preferred.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:
- Planning/Organization Skills Prioritize and plan work activities effectively and efficiently; strong organization and communication.
- Interpersonal Skills Must be able to work cooperatively and respectfully with colleagues in order to achieve objectives.
- Problem Solving Skills Demonstrate ability to analyze a problem through to resolution.
- Ownership Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness of tasks assigned; monitor work and provide quality output.
- Adaptability Manage competing demands and changing priorities.
- Assists and develops other staff members by sharing knowledge and skills.
- Demonstrates initiative and attention to detail along with strong analytical skills.
Abilities:
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally across a broad corporate landscape.
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance but also a team player sharing project responsibilities.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and show flexibility as needed.
- Ability to work under deadline pressures while maintaining a positive work environment.
Behaviors:
- Demonstrate dependability, initiative, and accountability.
- Demonstrate company loyalty by supporting company goals and enforcement and modeling of company policies.
- Communicate and work in a respectful, supportive manner with all teammates.
