Accounting Supervisor

Overview:

 

 

Job Description Summary:

 

Oversees the assigned accounting department and team, providing supervision and guidance to staff and maintaining effective, efficient, and compliant operations.

 

Job Description:

 

Essential Functions:

• Manages the daily operations and workflow of the accounting department, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and deadlines are met.
• Provides supervision, direction, and performance evaluation to assigned accounting staff. Mentors and supports team members in various accounting functions and problem resolution.
• Oversees the month-end close process and ensures all financial statements are completed on time.
• Develops and maintains accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements. Ensures staff are trained on policy and procedures.
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Identifies areas of improvement and leads initiatives to streamline and improve processes. Assists with other special projects as needed, including system upgrades.
• Maintains knowledge of standard accounting theories, principles, practices, and techniques to develop conclusions and make recommendations. Consults management with unusual or challenging situations to develop strategies and resolve issues.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, required.

Skills:

• Effective analytical and organizational skills to identify and resolve procedural or systems operational issues.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Experience:

• Three years of experience in personnel-related grant accounting experience, required. 
• Experience with Windows-based integrated accounting software and strong aptitude for other software programs, including MS Office, required. 

 

 

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"