Accounting Supervisor

POSITION PURPOSE -

The Supervisor in Corporate Accounting is responsible for supervising a team of staff and senior accountants through the month-end close process and ensuring US GAAP is applied when making accounting decisions.
Primary responsibilities are:

• Overseeing the recording of journal entries, performing account reconciliations and answering store P&L questions
• Signing off on SOX controls, reviewing reconciliations to ensure compliance with the ARC policy and supporting external audit requirements
• Supervise a team of senior & staff accountants which includes hiring, training, coaching, motivating, and evaluating their performance
• Reviewing the monthly P&L and Balance Sheet and reviewing variance analyses and quarterly summary schedules to be presented to the Senior Leadership Team
• Supporting business partners throughout the organization and providing resolution to accounting matters

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES -

• Analyzes income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements and other accounting statements and reports.
• May Assign work to subordinate Accountant staff, Bookkeepers, Accounting Clerks and other associates engaged in general accounting activities.
• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
• Applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and develops or recommends accounting methods and procedures.
• Assures that all assigned projects adhere to accepted professional standards.
• Recommends changes in accounting methods or procedures.
• Selects, develops, directs and motivates assigned staff.
• Manages projects from beginning to end.

NATURE AND SCOPE -

• Typically reports to Manager Accounting
• Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. In addition to personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS -

• Must be eighteen years of age
• Must pass the Drug Test
• Must pass the Background Check
• Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable

EDUCATION REQUIRED -

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 3

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -

• Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about; occasionally there may be a need to stoop or lift light objects (typically less than 8 pounds).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -

• Certified Public Accountant

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES -

• Financial Analysis
• Supervisory Experience
• Written and Verbal communications skills
• Computer application skills such as Excel, Access, General Ledger, etc
• Must be able to multi-task and balance multiple high priority tasks.