Accounting Supervisor

RFD Beaufort

Job Title: Accounting Supervisor

Division/Department: Finance

Reporting To: Financial Controller

Purpose : The Accounting Supervisor oversees the full accounts payable cycle while providing broader accounting support to the Finance team. This role ensures accuracy in financial reporting, strengthens internal controls, and leads AP staff in maintaining timely and compliant processing of all vendor-related transactions. The position supports general ledger integrity, assists with month‑ and year‑end close, and contributes to continuous improvement within the accounting function. .

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor the Accounts Payable team, setting performance expectations and providing ongoing training .

• Oversee invoice processing, coding, approval workflows, and payment execution to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Support general accounting activities, including journal entries related to AP, prepaid expenses, accruals, and account reconciliations.

• Assist with month‑end close to ensure accurate financial reporting, including AP aging analysis and variance explanations.

• Review and r econcile AP subledger and GRNI to the general ledger and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.

• Review and analyze vendor statements and payment terms to optimize cash flow and strengthen vendor relationships.

• Monitor spending trends and collaborate with Finance leadership on expense forecasting and budget tracking.

• Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure three‑way match accuracy and issue resolution.

• Develop and document standard operating procedures for AP and related accounting processes.

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows through automation and improved internal controls.

• Ensure AP compliance with GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and audit requirements.

• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing documentation.

• Promote cross‑functional communication and a high‑performance, team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance , Accounting or related field preferred .

• 2–4+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or related internship experience.

• P roficiency in Excel , including data entry, sorting, filtering, and basic formulas.

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