Accounting Supervisor

Position Overview:

Oversee daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions and financial reports. This role involves overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, preparing financial reports, management of financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and providing leadership to accounting staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Oversee and review accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely and accurate processing
• Ensure proper coding of expenses and receipts in compliance with company policies
• Resolve discrepancies or issues related to invoices or payments

General Ledger & Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Review and approve journal entries prepared by accounting staff
• Prepare financial reports and schedule for management and auditors

Month-End and Year-End Closing:

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end close procedures
• Review reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy
• Prepare year-end financial reports for external audit purposes

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Analyze budget variances and make necessary adjustments

Compliance & Internal Controls:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards (GAAP or IFRS)
• Identify and recommend improvements in accounting processes and controls

Staff Management & Training:

• Provide guidance and support to accounting staff, including reviewing their work and offering development opportunities
• Help foster a collaborative and positive team environment

Financial Analysis:

• Prepare financial analysis and ad hoc reports for senior management
• Identify trends and variances in financial performance and provide insights for decision-making

Tax Compliance:

• Prepare tax returns and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations
• Work with external tax advisors to ensure timely filing and compliance

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or lead role
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks,) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS)
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Physical Requirements:

• Sit for long periods of time
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Flexibility in working hours may be required during peak reporting periods (e.g., month-end, year-end)