Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting activities and guide a small team in Omaha, Nebraska. This role combines hands-on financial oversight with people leadership, ensuring accurate reporting, disciplined close processes, and reliable inventory accounting in a manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, a practical approach to process improvement, and the ability to work closely with operational partners to support business performance.

Responsibilities:
• Direct and support Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable staff through coaching, feedback, and day-to-day leadership that promotes strong performance and accountability.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records are complete, accurate, and well supported.
• Review and prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and related schedules to maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
• Evaluate financial results, research notable variances or unusual activity, and communicate findings to leadership as needed.
• Manage inventory accounting tasks, including reconciliations, reserve analysis, valuation support, and inventory-related entries.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to improve the accuracy of inventory reporting, manufacturing cost tracking, and related financial processes.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by organizing documentation and responding to accounting inquiries in a timely manner.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, strengthen internal controls, and enhance accounting procedures through better documentation, automation, and best practices.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience leading or supervising accounting team members.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, general ledger activity, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting principles.
• Background in inventory accounting, variance analysis, and manufacturing-related accounting processes.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to balance strategic improvements with hands-on execution in a lean accounting function.