Supervisor, Accounting

About the role

The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for leading and training all aspects of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. They review and perform a variety of technical and accounting duties involved in performing responsible financial record keeping and the related reporting duties; reviews and participates in the establishment and maintenance of procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned hourly staff of accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure all essential duties and responsibilities are carried out, timely and accurately
• Maintain significant communication with vendors, stores, distribution centers, and suppliers to resolve issues
• Investigate and resolve problems associated with processing of invoices
• Attend weekly meetings and complete assigned quarterly goals
• Serve as backup for accounts payable and accounts receivable, as needed
• Manage the MRO process for appropriate approvals/backup/receipts
• Handle the record-keeping and coordination of offsite storage
• Avoid approval of time, vacation requests in accordance with company policy
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions; and effectively presents information to management and accounting team, as needed
• Identify process gaps and improvements for efficiency
• Supervise 5-7 hourly employees assigned to cover accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Communicate with outside service providers, vendors, customers, bank personnel, shop personnel and company staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 3+ years of proven work experience in a similar role is acceptable in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Competent with the Microsoft suite of applications including Excel, Word, Outlook. Experience in Microsoft Dynamics, Cybersource, and Paytrace is a plus.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on a team or independently
• At least 3 years of experience in accounting supervision preferred.