Supervisor, Accounting

This position is supervised by: Sr. Director of Accounting

This position supervises/manages: 

 Position Title                                 FLSA Status                         Number of Incumbents

 Accounts Payable Clerk                 Exempt                                              1 

 Staff Accountant                             Exempt                                              1

Summary of Essential Functions of the Position:

• Protects organization’s value keeping information confidential.
• Assists with audit, tax, and accounting activities to ensure correct reporting and safeguarding of assets.
• Assists with preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and general ledger in accordance with GAAP in a timely manner.
• Prepares and enters accounting entries and adjustments.
• Records or directs the recording of all revenues and expenses and other financial transactions in the organization’s accounting system.
• Oversees preparation and issuance of payments to vendors.
• Works with vendors to arrange favorable payment terms for the organization.
• Assists with preparation and filing local, state and federal tax returns.
• Maintains a detailed listing of all fixed assets held by the organization.
• Facilitates organization’s non-financial reporting. Develop and oversee a framework to measure organizational performance and success.
• Facilitate collection of awarded legal restitution.
• Performs, reviews and updates of internal controls, policies and procedures.

• Actively engage with volunteers in such a way that provides support for our volunteers and staff and proactively improves our volunteer program. Constantly look for ways to use volunteers to perform accounting related tasks. 
• Be an ambassador for the SPCA of Texas, sharing the work and mission with your friends and family and be knowledgeable of the various ways to support our work.

Typical decisions this position has TOTAL authority to make:

• Scheduling invoices for payment.
• How the financial records are organized for the organization.

Typical problems this position will face:

• Handling multiple tasks.
• Dealing with all departments of the organization.
• Meeting deadlines.
• Managing cash flow.
• Staying organized.
• Interacting with outside vendors.

The below statements represent the Major responsibilities this position will be held accountable for:

• Demonstrate the Core Values of the SPCA of Texas.
• Accurate and timely recording of the organization’s financial information.
• Responding promptly and courteously to requests for information from staff and outside vendors or agencies.
• Processing and paying the organization’s financial obligations.
• Alerting the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer to material errors or omissions in the organization’s financial records or lapses in internal controls.
• Ensuring the deposits are made in a timely manner.

Knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to perform the Essential functions of this position.

• Must demonstrate the Core Values of the SPCA of Texas on and off the job.
• BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Three years of progressive experience in an accounting environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Financial Edge a plus but not required.
• Experience with data analysis and dashboards a plus but not required.

Required professional licensing or certifications:

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is regularly required to use hands and fingers, and be able to talk and hear. The incumbent is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch. The position holder must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
• While performing the duties of this job this position may be exposed to animal odors or airborne particles. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• The individual performing this job may be required to work more than 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week.
• A minimum of (5) days a week in the office provides the ideal combination of in-person collaboration and career development opportunities while still providing flexibility and a work-life balance.