Accounting Supervisor supervises accounting staff in the day to day operations of one or more accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, ledger maintenance, revenue and asset accounting as well as associated analysis and reporting. Oversees calculating, posting, and verification of financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical records. Being an Accounting Supervisor maintains the integrity of accounting records by ensuring that staff complies with organization accounting policies and procedures. Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Additionally, Accounting Supervisor typically reports to a manager. The Accounting Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be an Accounting Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes.
Accounting Supervisor Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Accounting Supervisor to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance of grants with AFT policies/procedures, donor rules/regulations including federal awards;
- Ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions;
- People: Develops people and the agency for the future;
- Process monthly invoices with accuracy and a focus on capturing billable revenues;
- Process monthly financials, complete journal entries, approve ledger entries;
- Supervise accounting and administrative staff members and certified payroll procedure;
- Complete inventory counts;
- Establish a long-term vision for the client’s business;
- Reviews various financial audit and federal reporting requirements, and responds to various inquiries from federal, state, and local agencies;
- Strategically advise clients and develop ideas and solutions that achieve business, marketing and engagement objectives;
- We are family owned and operated;
- A willingness to define and navigate ambiguity;
- Acquire in-depth knowledge of, and be conversant in, assigned client’s business, products, industry and competitive landscape;
- Review project deliverables for scope management and accuracy;
- Multi-task and get the work done effectively and efficiently—on time, within project budgets and exceeding expectations.
Requirements:
- Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy;
- Likes to be part of a team with proactive, daily team and client contact;
- Must be able to effectively communicate with internal and external teams effectively, written and verbally;
- Ability to build relationships across distributed locations;
- Working independently and proactively;
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance;
- MBA or Masters of Accounting nice to have;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a client-facing environment;
- Bachelor’s degree;
- Strong managerial and team building skills;
- We are family owned and operated;
- Demonstrates leadership, superior organization, and efficiency;
- Willing to work hours as required by workload, sometimes including weekends, plus ability to travel as needed;
- Ability to manage numerous projects, requests, and responsibilities;
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a great attention to detail.