Accounting Supervisor (Remote)

*This is a remote opportunity for candidates in the following geographic areas: Tampa, FL; Richmond, VA; Atlanta, GA; Indianapolis, IN; Blacklick, OH*

Job Summary:

With support from the broader accounting team, the Accounting Supervisor will lead a wide range of core accounting functions. This role is critical in ensuring a timely and accurate monthly and quarterly financial close process in full compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory standards and in maintaining financial integrity and operational excellence across the organization.

Job Details:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team to promote collaboration, high performance, and ongoing professional growth.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls.
• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely delivery of financial results.
• Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations requiring significant analysis across multiple general ledger areas. · Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations across multiple general ledger areas.
• Review and analyze financial statements, providing insights on significant variances and ensuring data integrity.
• Participate in hiring decisions and recommend disciplinary actions.
• Assist in developing, tracking and maintaining key performance indicators (KPIs) for the team.
• Set goals and objectives for team partners to drive financial results.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within accounting operations and close processes.
• Support key business initiatives and special projects, including system implementations, process improvements, and operational enhancements.
• Support the accounting team through Oracle Cloud go-live transitions, ensuring process alignment and continuity of close and reporting.
• Support with external audit by preparing work papers and other necessary documentation.
• Abide by internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting policies and U.S. GAAP maintaining proper documentation
• Collaborate with peers across different finance teams including Corporate Finance, FP&A, Tax, and Operations.
• Exercise professional judgement to assess and resolve issues.

The estimated compensation for this position ranges from $60,000 - $105,000. This range reflects various factors, including but not limited to the applicant's skills, qualifications, and previous work experience. Additionally, geographic differentials may apply based on the location where the position is ultimately filled, which could affect the final compensation. Please note that there is no application deadline for this role, and the recruitment process will continue until the position is filled.

Experience:

• 4+ years of accounting experience and previous supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP. 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience in Oracle Cloud, PeopleSoft Financials, preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA certification is preferred

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