Accounting Supervisor

Aston Carter•Reading, PA

12d•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Supervisor leads day-to-day and month-end accounting operations, ensuring work is accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable standards. The role provides technical accounting leadership through strong GAAP knowledge, guides the accounting team, supports decision-making, and maintains effective accounting policies and procedures. It oversees internal controls and risk management, identifies control gaps, and implements practical solutions that balance compliance with operational efficiency. The supervisor uses KPIs and operational metrics to drive accountability and improve performance, champions continuous improvement, and mentors accounting staff. The position leads the close process and oversees a team of at least two accountants. It works with a large-scale ERP system and advanced Excel functions to manage transactions, reporting, and process improvements. The role is primarily onsite in Reading, Pennsylvania, with four office days and one remote day per week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting.
At least 5 years of experience performing balance sheet reconciliations and recording journal entries.
At least 5 years of experience preparing and analyzing financial statements.
At least 3 years of experience implementing and maintaining internal controls.
At least 1 year of experience leading the close process and overseeing a team of at least two accountants.
Experience working for a company with revenue over $100 million.
Strong understanding of GAAP and ability to apply it to complex accounting issues.
Proficiency with a large-scale ERP system in an accounting environment.
Ability to create and use Excel pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions for analysis and reporting.
Leadership experience supervising and developing accounting staff.
Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities.
Experience with fixed asset and lease accounting.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification or MBA.
Experience with AS400 systems.
Additional lease accounting and fixed asset accounting experience beyond the core requirements.
Ability to drive continuous improvement and process efficiency in an accounting function.
Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with stakeholders across the organization.
Ability to interpret and use KPIs and operational metrics to manage performance.
Comfort working in an environment advancing its technology and adopting new systems and tools.

Responsibilities

Lead daily accounting operations and the full month-end close process, ensuring accounting activities are completed accurately and on time.
Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and appropriate documentation.
Prepare and analyze financial statements, providing insights into trends, risks, opportunities, and business decisions.
Apply GAAP to guide the accounting team, interpret complex transactions, and ensure compliance with standards and company policies.
Implement, maintain, and enhance internal controls and risk management processes; identify control gaps and develop practical solutions.
Use KPIs and operational metrics to monitor performance, drive accountability, and improve processes.
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and modernize accounting processes.
Supervise, coach, and mentor accountants, providing feedback and career development support.
Lead the close process and oversee at least two accountants, communicating deadlines, expectations, and deliverables.
Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to address challenges, communicate risks, and support organizational objectives.
Maintain general ledger integrity by reviewing entries, reconciliations, and adjustments for fixed assets, leases, and other key accounts as needed.
Use a large-scale ERP system to manage accounting transactions and reporting and support system process improvements.
Use advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP, for analysis, reporting, and decision support.
Support accounting technology advancement and help the team adapt to new tools, systems, and processes.