Accounting Operations Supervisor

YK Solutions•Urbandale, IA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Operations Supervisor leads a team of approximately 10–12 accounting operations professionals, with dedicated Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams providing additional support. The role is responsible for accurate, timely, and controlled transaction processing and accounting support. The supervisor sets expectations, manages weekly execution, and drives process improvements to strengthen operational performance and the control environment. The supervisor coaches and develops the team, manages workflow and priorities, monitors performance, and serves as a subject matter expert and escalation point for questions and issue resolution. The role partners with internal stakeholders and supports high-volume month-end close activities. This is a six-month contract in Urbandale, Iowa, with the opportunity to convert to full-time employment.

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional experience in accounting or finance.
Experience leading and coaching a team in accounting operations, finance operations, or a transaction-processing environment.
Demonstrated ability to assign and review work, manage priorities, and deliver weekly operational objectives.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain policies and procedures and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Proven problem-solving ability, including analyzing broader operational impacts and implementing process changes.
Prior people leadership or supervisory experience.
Ability to manage priorities in a high-volume environment.
Comfort collaborating across global teams.
Accounting operations background with experience supporting month-end activities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
Experience driving process improvement initiatives.
Familiarity with controlled financial operations environments.
Experience working with and supporting teams in other countries.

Responsibilities

Supervise and develop the team through coaching, guidance, and mentorship; set expectations and goals and monitor performance.
Lead, direct, assign, and review work to maintain workflow and productivity, matching tasks to team members’ skills and expertise and providing instructions and feedback.
Communicate with internal and external partners, adapting communication to the audience and situation.
Explain and reinforce policies, practices, and procedures, and guide the team to ensure understanding and compliance.
Analyze current processes and implement adjustments and process improvements to solve problems and enhance effectiveness.
Resolve complex operational issues through critical thinking and analysis of broader impacts and operating principles.
Set operational targets, prioritize work, monitor results, and take action to meet goals and improve department outcomes.
Manage workflow, priorities, and team performance; set goals and provide coaching and support.
Partner and collaborate with multiple internal stakeholder groups.
Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for questions and issue resolution.
Support high-volume activities during month-end close.