Supervisor Accounting

Andersen Corporation • Oak Park, MN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Accounting Supervisor with Andersen Corporation, you will have hands-on oversight of accounting functions to ensure compliance and to establish and maintain accounting principles, practices, and procedures. You will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the fixed asset accounting department including but not limited to developing, interpreting, and implementing the timely and accurate complex accounting, analysis, planning, and reporting activities related to fixed assets. In addition, this role provides strategic recommendations for management and leads projects to implement changes within the accounting department. This role also involves the ability to develop and maintain collaborative and effective relationships with cross functional teams across the Enterprise. The Accounting Supervisor reports to the Corporate Accounting Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, MBA a plus, CPA preferred
• Minimum of 7 years related experience
• Effective communication and leadership skills to manage a team and collaborate with various cross functional teams
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Process oriented with a continuous improvement mindset who embraces change
• Desire and ability to coach and develop accounting associates
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools and technology
• Strong accounting knowledge and orientation with strong finance technical skills, including an in-depth knowledge of GAAP

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, and participate in (when necessary) the daily operations of the accounting function, including period and year-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation calculations, and other fixed asset processes while providing direction on effective methods and processes.
• Supervise, mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals by providing guidance, coaching, training and educational opportunities, and performance feedback.
• Recommend process and system improvements (simplification and standardization) to maximize operational efficiency.
• Focus on best practices to keep pace with the needs of the business and manage the implementation of new processes and controls.
• Assist in developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation of fixed asset policies, procedures, and controls.
• Recommend to management any updates to accounting policies related to fixed assets.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and integrity of system data.
• Lead the discipline of maintaining financial data integrity and internal controls.
• Responsible for communicating key financial and business analysis and support to management on capital expenditure and fixed asset trends.
• Support other accounting projects and processes within the department, support cross functional teams, and assist as needed.
• Monitor the system of controls, procedures, and forms for the recording of fixed assets.
• Provides support documentation and assists with both internal and external audit inquiries. (5%)

Benefits

• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager