What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Supervisor position at AH & Association Headquarters?
Association Headquarters is seeking an Accounting Supervisor for our Corporate Financial Services team.
The Accounting Supervisor within the Corporate Financial Services function is responsible for assisting the Controller with management of the accounting operation, month-end close, financial statement preparation, and team leadership in a remote environment
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To be considered for this position, the online application must be submitted, along with an updated resume. All applicable fields on the application are required.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Material responsibilities and essential duties which must be completed in achieving the objectives of the position:
MEASUREMENT OF SUCCESS
Proactively suggests solutions to challenges encountered by distilling complex situations into clear choices between potential options
Continuously plans and organizes around a 5-day month-end close, and communicates expectations accordingly
Demonstrates an instinct to "work smarter, not harder" by understanding organizational priorities and time horizons
Contributes to a team of accounting professionals who value an enjoyable work experience
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/ Experience/Required Proficiencies
Named Best Place to Work by Philadelphia Business Journal 9 Times - based on a survey conducted of our employees
Industry Leader - Most credentialed AMC and the 1st AMC to be Customer Service Certified by the Customer Service Institute of America
Who is AH?
AH is a professional services firm that specializes in helping non-profit organizations achieve their mission, create value, and advance their causes, industries, and professions. We have four main divisions within AH - a full-service Association Management Company; a Marketing and Communications Agency (MarCom); a Meetings & Events Management Team; and a division that focuses on other custom solutions such as strategic planning, website builds, database integrations, accounting services, staff recruitment, credentialing management, public affairs and lobbying, and growing non-dues revenue.
Our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement
Association Headquarters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the following; race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ethnicity, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), family status, marital/civil union status, religion, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for military service, and mental or physical disability (including perceived disability, and AIDS and HIV status), language, national origin, political affiliation, socio-economic status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
For more information, visit associationheadquarters.com, connect with AH on Facebook on YouTube and follow on Twitter.
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The Accounting Supervisor within the Corporate Financial Services function is responsible for assisting the Controller with management of the accounting operation, month-end close, financial statement preparation, and team leadership in a remote environment
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To be considered for this position, the online application must be submitted, along with an updated resume. All applicable fields on the application are required.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Material responsibilities and essential duties which must be completed in achieving the objectives of the position:
- Team Leadership & Operation
- Supervise and mentor AP and AR staff through clear and helpful communication, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal controls.
- Planning & Organizing: Develop and maintain a structured accounting calendar to ensure all weekly, monthly, and quarterly deadlines are met without friction.
- Streamline workflows between departments to improve the efficiency of the procure-to pay and order-to-cash cycles.
- Financial Reporting & Monthly Close
- Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all reconciliations are completed and reviewed.
- Prepare comprehensive Financial Statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) in accordance with US GAAP.
- Perform variance analysis to explain fluctuations between actuals, budgets, and prior periods.
- Abstract Problem Solving & Strategy
- Identify systemic accounting discrepancies and develop creative, scalable solutions to prevent recurrence.
- Interpret complex financial data to provide actionable insights to senior management.
- Assist in the implementation and optimization of ERP systems and automated accounting tools.
- Compliance & Controls
- Maintain the integrity of the General Ledger and ensure all journal entries are properly documented.
- Coordinate with external auditors to provide necessary documentation and explanations during year-end audits.
- Accounting Systems Change Management
- Help facilitate the ERP transition from Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) to NetSuite
- Contribute to NetSuite implementation through User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to train staff on the new system
- Brainstorm and deploy process improvements leveraging features of the new system to replace existing manual workarounds
MEASUREMENT OF SUCCESS
Proactively suggests solutions to challenges encountered by distilling complex situations into clear choices between potential options
Continuously plans and organizes around a 5-day month-end close, and communicates expectations accordingly
Demonstrates an instinct to "work smarter, not harder" by understanding organizational priorities and time horizons
Contributes to a team of accounting professionals who value an enjoyable work experience
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/ Experience/Required Proficiencies
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (CPA or CMA preferred)
- 5 years of accounting experience, 1-2 years of management experience
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, SumIFs) and experience with ERP systems (i.e. NetSuite, Sage, SAP, QuickBooks)
- Strong professional written and verbal communication skills, focusing on clear and helpful dialogue
- Hybrid / Flexible work schedules available
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Company paid basic life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance - Employee Paid
- AFLAC available
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and Paid holidays
- 401k retirement plan available
- On-site Fitness Center, open 24/7
- Gym reimbursement program
- Training and Development opportunities
Named Best Place to Work by Philadelphia Business Journal 9 Times - based on a survey conducted of our employees
Industry Leader - Most credentialed AMC and the 1st AMC to be Customer Service Certified by the Customer Service Institute of America
Who is AH?
AH is a professional services firm that specializes in helping non-profit organizations achieve their mission, create value, and advance their causes, industries, and professions. We have four main divisions within AH - a full-service Association Management Company; a Marketing and Communications Agency (MarCom); a Meetings & Events Management Team; and a division that focuses on other custom solutions such as strategic planning, website builds, database integrations, accounting services, staff recruitment, credentialing management, public affairs and lobbying, and growing non-dues revenue.
Our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement
Association Headquarters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the following; race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ethnicity, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), family status, marital/civil union status, religion, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for military service, and mental or physical disability (including perceived disability, and AIDS and HIV status), language, national origin, political affiliation, socio-economic status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
For more information, visit associationheadquarters.com, connect with AH on Facebook on YouTube and follow on Twitter.
Job Posted by ApplicantPro