Accounting Supervisor

Description ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR LOCATION Hybrid – Woodridge, IL DEPARTMENT Accounting REPORTS TO Controller TYPE Full-Time — Exempt ABOUT COOK’S DIRECT Founded in 1997, Cook’s Direct was the first company to specialize in food service equipment and supplies for correctional facilities. Drawing on deep experience in corrections, we built an organization that knows how to help foodservice operators find the right products, knowledge, and service. Since then, we have expanded our partnerships to include correctional, educational, and institutional facilities across the country, helping them improve efficiency and effectiveness in high-pressure, high-volume environments. Today, Cook’s Direct is a leading provider of food service equipment and supplies, serving clients who prepare hundreds or even thousands of meals each day. We work closely with our customers and industry organizations to stay ahead of evolving challenges, ensuring we always bring the right solutions to the table. POSITION OVERVIEW Cook’s Direct is seeking a hands-on Accounting Supervisor to lead day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable operations while staying directly involved in the accounting work itself. This role supervises AP/AR staff and accounting clerks, oversees reconciliations and supports the month-end close process. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Team Leadership & Supervision Supervise and assign daily workload for accounting team Train new and existing staff in accounting procedures and system processes Respond promptly to questions, escalated issues, determining resolution or elevating to e Accounting Manager/Controller as needed Enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across the team Oversee reconciliation of marketplace transactions Core Accounting Operations Support month-end close by preparing and reviewing assigned journal entries and reconciliations Perform bank and credit card reconciliations Assist the Controller with variance analysis and special reporting requests Review of journal entries and account coding prepared by accounting staff Prepare cash disbursements in accordance with the company’s payment schedule Print and route checks for signature and distribution Produce daily and weekly cash reporting for leadership, including cash position, deposits, and disbursement summaries Posting credit card activity and resolve variances between merchant statements, the bank, and the general ledger Prepare and post journal entries and perform balance sheet reconciliations, investigating aged or unreconciled items through resolution Reconcile and manage sales tax — including filings, exemption documentation, and resolution of jurisdictional issues with third party tax providers Identify and help implement process improvements to strengthen departmental workflow Support accounting workflows within Microsoft Dynamics Business Central Assist with compliance-related tasks such as 1099 preparation and audit support Other duties as assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 4+ years of accounting experience, including accounts payable and accounts receivable 2+ years in a lead, supervisory, or training capacity Strong understanding of AP, AR, reconciliations, and month-end close support Experience with ERP systems and accounting software Advanced Excel skills; detail-oriented with strong organizational skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and Avalara Background in distribution, wholesale, or e-commerce accounting Experience with marketplace reconciliations (Amazon, Walmart, eBay) Experience training, onboarding, or mentoring accounting staff DESIRED ATTRIBUTES Leader — coaches and holds the team accountable while staying hands-on Detail-oriented — catches errors and ensures accuracy across AP, AR, and GL entries Organized — manages competing deadlines across daily processing and close cycles Proactive — flags issues early and drives them to resolution Communicative — explains financial and process information clearly to non-finance stakeholders Adaptable — comfortable adjusting priorities in a growing, fast-paced company BENEFITS & COMPENSATION Competitive salary with performance-based incentives Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision) Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays 401(k) plan Professional development opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer Cook’s Direct, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr