Accounting Supervisor

LSSI • Des Plaines, IL

2d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages: On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet. Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure. Salary $75,000-$85,000/Annually. Opportunity for advancement. Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours. The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in a centralized Accounts Payable function.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Great Plains or MS Dynamics GP preferred).
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Teams).
• Ability to analyze data, document workflows, and support system testing.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to lead through change and support staff during transitions.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
• Experience supporting or participating in an accounting/ERP system implementation strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily AP activities such as invoice review, coding verification, approvals, voucher processing, and payment runs in MS Dynamics GP accounts payable database.
• Maintain accurate and compliant vendor records, including required documentation (e.g., W‑9 forms, Vendor Maintenance Forms).
• Oversee exception handling including voids, reissues, duplicate payments, and vendor inquiries.
• Ensure check controls, positive pay, and audit documentation requirements are consistently followed.
• Perform the AP month-end close process.
• Support staff development throughout the state of Illinois by reinforcing best practices and providing ongoing training.
• Work closely with Finance, Programs, Procurement, IT, and vendors to resolve issues and improve coordination, including providing recommendations on payment cycle and policy points.
• Provide direct supervision, training, support, review, and evaluation for AP staff.
• Responsible for month-end journal entry preparation and approvals.
• Responsible for balance sheet reconciliation preparation and approvals.
• Ensure AP processes follow internal fiscal policies, audit standards, and segregation-of-duties requirements.
• Support annual audits by preparing schedules, collecting documentation, and responding to inquiries.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Benefits

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $75,000-$85,000/Annually.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees