Supervisor, Accounting

Supervisor, Accounting

The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for leading and training all aspects of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. Reviews and performs a variety of technical and accounting duties involved in performing responsible financial record keeping and the related reporting duties; reviews and participates in the establishment and maintenance of procedures.

Location and Schedule: Durham, NC- Hybrid Monday-Friday 7:30 AM – 4 PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee assigned hourly staff of accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure all essential duties and responsibilities are carried out, timely and accurately
• Monitor and report departmental KPIs
• Respond to problems and errors generated in accounting system to assist the team in completing tasks.
• Support accounting team as needed with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
• Perform daily cash postings using Wells Fargo Integrated Receivables functionality
• Serve as backup for accounts payable and accounts receivable, as needed
• Maintain significant communication with vendors, stores, distribution centers, and suppliers to resolve issues
• Investigate and resolve problems associated with processing of invoices
• Attend weekly meetings and complete assigned quarterly goals
• Supervise weekly check run, including reviewing and approving payment journals
• Manage the MRO process for appropriate approvals/backup/receipts
• Assist with large vendor invoice processing
• Handle the record-keeping and coordination of offsite storage
• Approve time, vacation requests in accordance with company policy
• Perform evaluations of assigned employees
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions; and effectively presents information to management and accounting team, as needed
• Identifies process gaps and improvements for efficiency
• Supervise 5-7 hourly employees assigned to cover accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Communication with outside service providers, vendors, customers, bank personnel, shop personnel and company staff.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Accounting

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of proven work experience in a similar role is acceptable in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Competent with the Microsoft suite of applications including Excel, Word, Outlook. Experience in Microsoft Dynamics, Cybersource, and Paytrace is a plus.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on a team or independently
• At least 3 years of experience in accounting supervision preferred.

Why LCI?

• Purpose-driven company driven by principles, not profit
• Reach your highest potential: upward mobility, rewarded through hard work
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• 401(k) with match and Surplus-Sharing Plans
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Ten paid holidays annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site Health and Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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