Accounting Supervisor

TAS•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day accounting activities and providing guidance, training, and mentorship to the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This role supports the Corporate Controller in delivering reliable financial statements to senior management while promoting consistency, accuracy, and continuous improvement across accounting processes. The Accounting Supervisor serves as a technical resource and leader for the accounting team, reviews work for quality and compliance with US GAAP, and partners with cross‑functional teams to support the company’s financial objectives. This position requires strong accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to balance hands‑on work with team oversight.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of US GAAP and general accounting principles
Demonstrated ability to review and analyze accoutnign work for accuracy and completeness
Ability to coach, train, and mentor accounting professionals
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner across departments
Proficiency with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
7-10 years of progressive accounting experience
Prior experience providing guidance, review or informal supervision of accounting staff
Strong experience with US GAAP accounting and external reporting process
Experience with a top tier ERP system (Infor preferable)
Experience with Sales Tax Filing
Experience presenting and reviewing ledger account reconciliations
Experience with balance sheet analysis and profit/loss account review
Experience maintaining fixed assets subledger

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory or team-lead experience
Experience with Alvalara and/or FAS software
Experience with intercompany accounting
Experience with goods receipts matching
Accounting experience in a manufacturing and/or project-based environment

Responsibilities

Support the daily activities of the accounting team, including providing guidance, training, and mentorship to Accountants and Senior Accountants
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with US GAAP
Support and oversee the monthly close process, including managing timelines and coordinating with other departments to ensure deadlines are met
Assist the Corporate Controller with preparation of accurate and timely financial statements and management reports
Analyze balance sheet and profit/loss account activity to identify unusual or erroneous postings and ensure timely resolution
Provide technical accounting guidance and serve as a point of escalation for complex accounting issues
Support development, documentation, and continuous improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, including comparison of budgeted, actual, and forecasted results
Ensure accurate maintenance of fixed assets subledger and related reporting
Support sales tax filings, intercompany accounting, and external reporting requirements as applicable
Partner with IT to maintain and improve ERP systems and accounting‑related reporting tools
Protect the organization’s value by maintaining confidentiality of financial and company information
Support audit activities by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries
Provide input into performance feedback and development planning for accounting staff
Other duties as assigned by TAS