Accounting Operations Supervisor
About The Position
The Accounting Operations Supervisor supports the day-to-day execution of core accounting operations, including payroll, accounts payable, and month-end close. This role ensures accuracy, consistency, and strong internal controls while coordinating across accounting processes and supporting system implementation. The Accounting Operations Supervisor reports to the Controller. This is a hands-on role focused on execution and coordination of accounting operations. The position works closely with the Controller and cross-functional teams to ensure reliable financial processes. This role is critical to maintaining strong accounting operations during a period of transition and growth, ensuring reliable execution across payroll, billing, and close while supporting system implementation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5–7 years of accounting or finance operations experience
- Strong experience with payroll, AP, and close processes
- ERP experience (Intacct, Workday, or similar)
- Operational execution
- Attention to detail and data integrity
- Process discipline
- Problem-solving
- Team supervision and collaboration
Nice To Haves
- Experience in nonprofit or contract-based environments preferred
Responsibilities
- Responsible for semi-monthly and weekly payroll processing and labor allocations across programs and contracts in WorkDay
- Manage accounts payable and vendor workflows
- Support month-end close execution, including reconciliations and schedules
- Ensure alignment between payroll, billing, and general ledger
- Maintain documentation and support internal controls
- Support audit preparation and compliance activities
- Partner with Business Systems on system implementation (e.g., Workday)
- Supervise and support development of Programs Accountant
- Deliver accurate and timely financial outputs
- Maintain consistency and discipline in accounting processes
- Prioritize execution and follow-through
- Collaborate effectively across teams
- Escalate issues proactively
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision health plans. Kaiser and Sutter Health options.
- 3 weeks paid vacation and sick leave, 13 paid holidays.
- 4 days paid restorative holiday between Christmas and New Years.
- Employer sponsored retirement plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
