Accounting Manager/Supervisor

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead shared services accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Lincoln, Nebraska. This role oversees a team handling core transactional activities while supporting close processes, compliance, and operational performance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership experience, and a focus on improving accuracy, efficiency, and service quality across multiple entities.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the daily work of a five-person shared services accounting team responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash application activities.
• Support monthly and annual close procedures by reviewing entries, coordinating reconciliations, and helping ensure timely completion of accounting deliverables.
• Guide, develop, and evaluate team members through regular coaching, clear direction, and ongoing performance support.
• Drive process enhancements that strengthen automation, standardization, and centralized transaction handling across accounting operations.
• Monitor the accuracy of sales and use tax treatment on vendor and customer invoices and resolve issues related to tax application.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting policies, workflows, and systems in order to increase efficiency while maintaining strong internal accuracy standards.
• Create and track operational metrics that measure productivity, quality, and turnaround times, using results to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with external audit preparation by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and coordinating with internal stakeholders.
• Perform additional accounting and supervisory duties as needed to support department goals and business needs.• Experience managing accounting operations with responsibility for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash application functions.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close activities, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Background supporting financial statement audits and preparing documentation for external review.
• Understanding of sales and use tax requirements and their application within routine accounting transactions.
• Leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments, including job cost concepts and accounting across multiple entities.
• Ability to analyze processes, implement improvements, and use performance metrics to drive operational effectiveness.