Accounting Supervisor

Accounting Supervisor

Join a company that grows people. At Lewis, we're not just trimming trees we're building a future. As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee-owned business, we believe every person on our team matters.

Why you'll love it here:

• Elevate your career with us we prioritize training and internal promotions!
• Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie!
• Shape your future with us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting operations to ensure financial records are accurate, timely, and compliant with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and train junior accounting staff, including explaining specific tasks, strengthening technical understanding, supporting projects, and providing constructive feedback.
• Ensure journal entries and account reconciliations are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Assist in leading weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, supporting schedules, account reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Develop a strong understanding of project and cost accounting methodologies and apply them to financial and operational reporting.
• Prepare financial and operational analyses of job performance, including operational and cost efficiency compared with bids and prior results.
• Develop profitability forecasts and provide insights into areas of financial risk and opportunity.
• Coordinate with the Controller and Operations teams on estimates of job reserves.
• Understand the purpose and design of established internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Identify and correct instances of noncompliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures and escalate concerns when necessary.
• Assist with maintenance of the general ledger system and related accounting activities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on available accounting reporting tools and report creation.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation.
• Prepare and coordinate information required for the fiscal year-end financial statement audit.
• Assist with technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, manage expectations, and deliver results aligned with company goals.
• Manage end-to-end accounting workstreams with minimal supervision while maintaining strong organization and attention to detail.
• Foster team collaboration and commitment to shared goals.
• Help team members prioritize competing responsibilities and identify opportunities for coaching and development.
• Analyze complex problems to identify root causes and develop viable solutions based on data and best practices.
• Support the design and implementation of process improvements and transformation initiatives.
• Communicate accounting issues, concerns, analyses, and recommendations clearly and effectively to stakeholders.
• Quickly learn emerging software and business systems and independently support system configuration and testing when needed.
• Lead and support special projects and perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 46 years of accounting experience, including experience in a lead technical role.
• Experience with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls.
• Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial analyses.
• Ability to support weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes.
• Ability to develop a strong understanding of project and cost accounting methodologies.
• Ability to analyze job performance, cost efficiency, profitability, financial risks, and opportunities.
• Experience maintaining accurate, organized, and audit-ready financial documentation.
• Ability to understand established internal controls, policies, and procedures and identify areas of noncompliance.
• Ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency and relevance while managing multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
• Ability to manage end-to-end workstreams with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and deliver results aligned with company objectives.
• Ability to mentor, train, coach, and support junior accounting team members.
• Ability to learn new software and business systems quickly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook, and relevant business systems.

Preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes, financial reporting, and general ledger activities.
• Ability to develop knowledge of project and cost accounting methodology.
• Strong financial and operational analytical skills.
• Ability to identify financial risks and opportunities and communicate meaningful insights to business stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop multiple viable solutions using data and best practices.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize competing responsibilities and meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to remain composed and professional in stressful situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to serve as a trusted point of contact for internal stakeholders.
• Ability to understand the business operating model and how accounting processes align with company objectives.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to foster teamwork and commitment to shared goals.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to provide constructive, action-focused feedback.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate issues, concerns, and business needs clearly, concisely, tactfully, and professionally.
• Ability to support process improvement and transformation initiatives.
• Ability to learn, configure, and test emerging software and business systems.
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, accountability, and an improvement-minded approach.

Physical Demands

Ability to:

• Stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
• Reach and perform repetitive computing tasks regularly.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 25 lbs.
• Communicate clearly in person, by phone, and through virtual platforms.
• Review financial documents, reports, analyses, and computer screens for extended periods.
• Travel occasionally by ground and/or air transportation, including overnight stays.

Regularly: Standing, walking, sitting for extended periods, reaching, reviewing financial information, and performing repetitive computing tasks.

Occasionally: Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing stairs, lifting or moving up to 25 lbs., and traveling by ground and/or air transportation, including overnight stays.

Environmental Conditions:

Regularly: Office environment with a usually moderate noise level.

Occasionally: Travel-related environments.

Comments: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Occasional travel may be required, including overnight travel.

Tools & Equipment

Equipment may include:

• Computers and standard office equipment
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• General ledger and accounting systems
• Financial reporting tools
• Relevant business systems
• Communication and collaboration platforms

What We Offer

Non-Union Benefits:

• Competitive pay $87,500 - $110,000
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid training and certifications