Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Robert Half • Winchester, KY • 10h ago

Description

The Accounting Supervisor oversees, guides, and motivates the accounting team to ensure the accurate and timely completion of financial information related to property, plant, and equipment; construction work in progress; inventory; and transportation allocations. This role ensures that all accounting activities and reporting comply with GAAP and company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, principles, and company policies related to property and inventory accounting.

Maintain accuracy and integrity of project, asset, and inventory subledgers.

Manage month-end close, year-end close, and other reporting deadlines related to plant accounting.

Develop and compile budgetary information related to depreciation and property taxes.

Partner with business units to evaluate proposed projects, determine capitalization requirements, assess open project status, and identify assets to place in service or retire.

Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations teams to research and resolve inventory issues and lead the annual physical inventory process.

Coordinate with Treasury and other departments to ensure timely and accurate project information.

Oversee related financial systems, ensuring data integrity, user security, and proper implementation of upgrades.

Provide leadership, training, and professional development for accounting staff.

Conduct coaching sessions, performance evaluations, and participate in hiring and disciplinary processes.

Promote cross-training and continuous improvement initiatives within the group.

Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

Assist the Controller in developing and implementing policies and procedures related to plant and fixed asset accounting.

Supervise the preparation of annual property tax and quarterly transportation tax filings.

Coordinate and support external audit activities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

Proven leadership ability to manage, develop, and motivate accounting teams.

Strong knowledge of GAAP, FASB, and general accounting principles.

Extensive experience in fixed asset accounting and capital project accounting.

Strong understanding of financial statements, internal controls, and financial systems.

Working knowledge of property and vehicle tax regulations.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and accuracy.

Exceptional organizational and planning skills.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Requirements

Month End Close, General Ledger, Financial Statement Audits, Account Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Fixed Asset Inventory, Annual Physical Inventory, Capital Assets, Supervisor experience, CPA or MBA

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