Accounting Supervisor

Overview

We are a growing manufacturing company seeking an Accounting Supervisor. This role will be responsible for providing guidance and oversight of the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, with a strong focus on working capital. This is a hands-on role for an ambitious professional with multi-tasking abilities, the desire to improve processes, reduce cycle time and take on projects to expand their expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable groups by providing oversight and guidance of all matters related to AP and AR
• Periodically review AR aging reports to ensure receivables are current and collections are actively being made with action plans executed
• Periodically review AP aging reports to ensure payables are paid within terms
• Prepare management reporting and relevant working capital KPIs
• Perform thorough analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts resulting in recommending/executing correcting entries, raising potential issues for discussion, identifying problem accounts, analyzing balances for accuracy and completeness, and proposing accrual or deferral entries as appropriate
• Maintain a solid understanding of ERP systems and how transactions flow and impact the relevant subsidiary ledgers and general ledgers
• Work collaboratively with Finance team members, perform account analysis and support schedules with high transaction volume
• Oversee annual 1099 preparation and filings
• Prepare and submit sales and use tax filings to applicable jurisdictions
• Partner with FP&A to develop general ledger entries and departmental reporting
• Manage overall balance sheet reconciliation process, particularly around Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and accruals
• Review assigned general ledger account reconciliations and assist with clearing out "old" items, where necessary
• Assist with external audit requests, acting as liaison to external auditors
• Process map existing processes and provide recommendations to streamline or eliminate work
• Maintain a strong sense of integrity and business partnering while performing all tasks
• Other projects and analysis as directed and/or needed by the business
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 5-10 years of financial analysis and/or accounting experience, with working knowledge of manufacturing processes, and 2-3 years of supervisory responsibilities
• Proficient with the use of ERP systems and ability to pull detail data to support account analysis
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office programs: Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Advanced proficiency in Excel is required (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP's, SumIfs, etc.)
• Good understanding of cost accounting and variances
• Ability to work independently, with little supervision in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of flexibility and tolerance of change
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Energetic, passionate, and positive can-do attitude a must and desire to be a part of a growing business