Accounting Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Supervisor to lead core accounting operations and support accurate, timely financial reporting in Alameda, California. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can guide daily accounting activities, strengthen close processes, and maintain strong controls across the general ledger. The position will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure reconciliations, payroll-related accounting, and audit preparation are completed with precision and consistency.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee daily accounting activities and provide guidance to staff to ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Direct the month-end close process, including reviewing entries, monitoring deadlines, and resolving discrepancies before reporting is finalized.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by supervising account analysis, balance reviews, and posting accuracy.
• Prepare and review journal entries and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Lead account reconciliation efforts across key balance sheet and income statement accounts, following up on variances and outstanding items.
• Coordinate audit support activities by organizing financial records, responding to auditor requests, and assisting with financial statement review preparation.
• Supervise payroll-related accounting tasks to ensure labor expenses, accruals, and related entries are properly recorded.
• Partner with billing and operational teams to support legal billing processes and improve the accuracy of revenue-related accounting data.• Proven experience in an accounting leadership or supervisory role with responsibility for team oversight and process review.
• Strong working knowledge of month-end close procedures, general ledger management, and account reconciliation.
• Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, and supporting financial documentation.
• Familiarity with financial statement audits and the ability to coordinate requests in a timely, organized manner.
• Understanding of payroll accounting and its impact on financial reporting.
• Exposure to legal billing or similar client invoicing environments is preferred.
• High attention to detail, sound analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.