Accounting Supervisor

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related degree.
8 or more years of relevant experience; plus 5 years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS is required.
Understanding of current accounting operational structure (e.g. financial close, gross profit, J-SOX, etc.) required.
Advanced knowledge of Excel including Pivot tables, V lookups required.
Strong communication skills for cross functional team support.
Organized and detailed oriented.

Leads monthly closing of the accounts payable subledger module.
Creates and maintains financial reports and analysis for management to review before and after close.
Provides training, direction and mentoring to team members including development of Goal and Objectives (G&Os).
Coordinates audit activities on a quarterly and yearly basis.
Reviews staff’s work papers and account reconciliation for accuracy and timeliness.
Leads and participates in projects to improve efficiency and establish best practices.
Facilitates complex issue resolution for past due invoices.
Oversees the completion of daily functions related to Accounts Payable and Disbursements.
Manages supplier stop ship/credit hold investigations (supervisor is first level, but main resource when low manpower).
Approves weekly check runs (e.g. ACH, Wires, Checks, Employee Expense Reports).
Oversees monthly global plant payment process.
Approves and manages “one off” urgent payment processes to ensure payment obligations are met and controlled with ample governance.
Daily management of data entry clerks.
Understanding of accounting flow of purchase to pay cycle.