Accounting Supervisor

Genuine Parts Company•Jacksonville, FL

64d

About The Position

Leading a team of Staff accountants in providing timely monthly reconciliations and analytical reporting for the subsidiary headquarter executive management. Performs variance analysis, processes reports to support account details, and assists field personnel with issues and questions. The ability to resolve complex accounting issues, work under pressure, and multitask is essential. Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting and 5 to 10 years of experience. Prior supervisory experience required. CPA certified or exam eligible. Reports to Accounting Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance combined with 5 – 10 years accounting/finance experience
3-5 years in supervisory experience
Heavily skilled in general ledger reconciliations
Proven track record of improving processes
Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures as relates to general ledger accounting
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
Detailed oriented and ability to multitask and meet assigned deadlines
Critical thinking skills with timely, effective decision making
Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with colleagues, internal and external customers/clients of all professional levels
PeopleSoft experience preferred
Excellent computer skills, especially with Excel
Strong work ethic and a team player
Ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally as required.

Nice To Haves

CPA or pursuing certification
Leadership Embodies the following values: serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, team.
Effectively communicates by motivating and inspiring others through clear and proactive communication.
Delivers results and drives customer success by committing and focusing on outcomes to deliver results and making the customer the center of decisions.
Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a forward thinker.
Develops high-performing teams by providing inclusive leadership, attracting and developing world-class talent, providing ongoing feedback and building trust across the organization.

Responsibilities

Coach, develop, mentor and evaluate performance of Senior Analysts, Analysts and specialists including allocating and prioritizing workload
Ensures financial statements are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Reviews and verifies financial transactions are recorded and reviewed in compliance with GAAP as well as company policies and procedures
Assists headquarters departments and subsidiaries with account analysis and research as needed
Report and evaluate key performance indicators of the department
Analyzes the results of the subsidiary performance against historical data and reports results to subsidiary upper and executive management
Evaluates trends, identifies and investigates unusual or unexpected account variances
Generates daily and monthly reports to assist in above duties and prepares other management and statutory reports, as required
Makes recommendations to resolve issues and makes corrections, as necessary
Seeks opportunities with subsidiary management to modify or enhance current processes and ensures processes are documented and up to date
Ensures targeted monthly deadlines are met
Interface with external/internal auditors in managing requests concerning processes and deliverables
Promotes teamwork between operational groups and financial departments
Assists the accounting team with monthly responsibilities
Performs and/or reviews account reconciliations, as needed
Other projects as assigned