Supervisor, Accounts Payable

About the Role

The Supervisor, Accounting oversees daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. This role supports financial close processes, maintains compliance with accounting standards, and leads accounting staff to achieve departmental objectives. It plays a key part in maintaining strong financial controls, supporting business decision-making, and driving continuous improvement in accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and financial transaction processing.
• Coordinate and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, financial schedules, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), company policies, and internal control requirements.
• Support preparation of financial statements, management reports, and related reporting requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audit activities by providing documentation, analysis, and responses to audit inquiries.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, and control effectiveness.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and other business partners to support organizational initiatives and resolve accounting issues.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities as needed.
• Monitor workload distribution and team performance to ensure departmental objectives and deadlines are achieved.
• Hire, train, coach, counsel, and evaluate performance of direct reports.
• Support implementation of accounting system enhancements and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with development and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Participate in special projects, financial reviews, and compliance initiatives.
• Support regulatory and financial reporting requirements as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit, or a related financial field, including leadership, lead, or supervisory experience.
• Or any combination of education and experience that provides an equivalent background.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or progress toward CPA certification.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of internal controls, audit processes, and accounting best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong leadership and employee development capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with accounting systems, financial reporting tools, and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Essential Functions

• Analyze financial information and make sound business decisions.
• Strong critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communication with employees, leadership, auditors, and business partners.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing work activities.
• Frequent use of computers and standard office equipment.
• Visual acuity sufficient to review financial reports, supporting documentation, and electronic information.
• Ability to remain focused while managing detailed financial activities and deadlines.

Work Environment

Primarily an office environment with regular interaction across accounting, finance, operations, and leadership teams. Frequent use of computers, financial systems, and reporting tools. Occasional interaction with manufacturing and operational personnel. Fast-paced environment requiring strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and attention to detail.