Accounting Supervisor

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

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About The Position

The Iowa State University Book Store is seeking an experienced Accounting Supervisor. This role serves as a key financial leader within the ISU Book Store that is responsible for maintaining accurate financial data, leading budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensuring strong cash controls across all retail operations. This position oversees Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable functions and serves as a resource to departmental managers on financial report interpretation, margin analysis, and annual budget creation. This role manages cash operations, daily sales reconciliation, vendor credits/refunds, and physical inventory audits (cycle counts, semi-annual, and fiscal year-end). The Accounting Supervisor also drives monthly reporting, retail sales analytics, and product category performance review in partnership with buyers, retail floor leadership, and external retail analysts. This position plays a visible role in store operations during peak periods (Rush), special events, and occasionally serves as Supervisor on Duty on weekends (approximately 3 per semester).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Demonstrated proficiency with sales forecasting and budgeting models
• Advanced knowledge of retail sales analysis (turns, margin %, shrink, inventory aging)
• Experience with NetSuite or similar inventory/POS accounting systems
• Prior supervisory experience in accounting or cash office environments
• Strong understanding of GAAP and higher-education fund/accounting environments (Workday experience beneficial)

Responsibilities

• Retail financial reporting (NetSuite → Workday reconciliation)
• Budget development + sales forecast planning
• Inventory valuation + margin analysis by category
• Cash management oversight
• Vendor payment processing + discrepancy resolution
• Store audit compliance (GAAP, university policies, NACS/ICBA reporting standards)

Benefits

• Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees