ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR - INVENTORY ACCOUNTING

POSITION PURPOSE -
The Supervisor position is part of a team responsible for Inventory and Gross Margin accounting for The Home Depot and its related Month End Close processes. Scope of Responsibilities include but are not limited to direct supervision of staff and senior accountants, including review of work product and reconciliations, analyzing monthly financial reports, monitoring progress of process improvements and projects, and performance management of direct reports. 

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 Accounting 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.
• Motivates people to give their best effort by setting realistic expectations, coaches and communicates performance expectations regularly, offers recognition, and holds people accountable. Builds a strong staff by pushing down authority to capable associates, seeks to empower, and delegates responsibility whenever possible.
• 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.

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.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

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
• A diverse accounting background, with background in accruals and receivables
• Solid 3+ years accounting experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES -

• Must demonstrate ability to successfully manage projects methodically under stressful situations; process-focused identifying issues, developing solutions, introducing resolutions.
• Must demonstrate ability to effectively manage self and others in various situations; must possess strong interpersonal skills and affect change within and outside group.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with management and personnel at all levels within the organization; ability to effectively build partnerships and drive results.
• Computer application skills such as Excel, Access, General Ledger, etc.
• Must be able to multi-task and balance multiple high priority tasks.