Accounting Supervisor

Job Description:

Position: Accounting Supervisor

Location: Asheville NC 28801

Duration: Full time

Shift: Regular

Summary:

The client is seeking a supervisor with strong technical, analytical and communication skills. The Supervisor role is the initial level of the management group in the firm, as such they are expected to provide a high-level of technical expertise, review staff and senior accountant work, and actively manage client relationships and workflow. The main focus of the Supervisor position is the accomplishment of fieldwork and the preparation of a product suitable for final review by a Manager or Partner, through both his/her own efforts and that of lower level staff.Job Duties:Workflow and Job Management:

• Coordinate the logistics of all assigned engagements, assuming responsibility for delegation of work
• Keep partners and managers fully informed on the progress of the assigned engagements
• Review and take responsibility for all directed staff accountants’ work, both in terms of accuracy and timeliness of completion

Technical Skills and Preparation:

• Be able to review the work of others not only for clerical accuracy, but also to evaluate positions taken in the treatment of items and the implications to the client
• Perform tax planning functions for client work and recommend actions to be taken
• Display a high degree of technical and professional competence including keeping current on new developments and the communication of such to staff
• Develop areas of specialty and expertise

Staff Training and Development:

• Train staff in workpaper/final product preparation through both review notes and hands-on training
• Participate in the GK Mentor Program and recommend training and development opportunities for staff
• Assist in the evaluations of staff as requested by a partner or the Employee Success & Training Coordinator

Professional Development & Promotion:

• Accompany partners and/or managers on prospective client meetings
• Develop business contacts and referral sources for new clients
• Maintain ongoing contact with existing clients throughout the year to determine new services to be offered
• Develop the ability to recognize issues and form a preliminary solution before presenting to manager/partner
• Take a leadership role among Senior Staff, join firm committees as requested, and participate in firm administration

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills, including in-person, phone, and written communications
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex financial data and draw reasonable conclusions
• Demonstrate professionalism, both in your appearance and bearing
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all clients and the firm business
• Follow firm procedures and comply with firm policies as outlined in the employee manual
• Ability to work overtime as needed throughout the year

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a related field
• CPA license
• At least 5 years’ experience in public accounting or a related field, with at least 2 years of experience supervising staff and reviewing their work

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Group Health Insurance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Plan (HSA)
• Quarterly Firm contribution for eligible employees
• Medical Reimbursement Plan (MRP)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employer Matching for eligible employees
• Discretionary Profit-Sharing plan contributions
• Access to Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses and in-house training to develop your technical skills and meet your certification requirements

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Asheville, NC 28801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $70,000