Supervisor, General Accounting
About The Position
The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for governance over general accounting functions performed at both the corporate office and the outsource provider site, including accounting, analysis, reporting, and special projects. The role supervises CapGemini staff accountants and/or other accountants, reviews journal entries and account reconciliations, and ensures the overall general ledger month-end close is completed accurately and on time. The position also supports the external audit function to help ensure timely and accurate release of the Company's financial statements. The Supervisor confers with company management to identify, plan, and develop methods and procedures to improve efficiency, including coordination of data processing functions between the division and other company or Corporate Units. The role assists with planning and implementing accounting system changes in partnership with Financial Systems and RPA teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Area of study in accounting or finance.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience.
- US GAAP knowledge.
- Above-average computer skills and information systems proficiency.
- Excellent Excel skills, including Pivot tables, Vlookups, formulas, and functions.
- Excellent analytical, business, and accounting skills.
- Ability to interact well with all levels of management.
- Ability to evaluate and write accounting policies and procedures.
- Advanced experience with mainframe software.
- Experience leading staff and managing projects.
- Ability to create complex spreadsheets and work with relational databases.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial processes.
- Advanced knowledge of the monthly close process and preparation of reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger.
- Knowledge of preparing internal financial statements.
- Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial data.
- Personal attributes include integrity, analytical skills, self-motivation, persuasion and influence, time management, and team and relationship building.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
- CPA or MBA preferred.
- Oracle or another ERP preferred.
Responsibilities
- Govern functions performed at the corporate office and outsource provider site related to cash and other General Accounting accounts, analysis, reporting, and special projects.
- Supervise staff accountants and/or CapGemini staff accountants and partner with them to identify and implement process improvements.
- Oversee the outsource provider's month-end close process to ensure accurate and timely completion.
- Analyze and explain business drivers for account fluctuations on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Coordinate quarterly reviews and interim and year-end audits.
- Ensure SOX controls are identified, evidenced, and documented for processes; monitor and review processes and reports for financial statement accuracy and SOX compliance.
- Review account reconciliations and journal entries to ensure accurate accounting in accordance with US GAAP.
- Confer with company management to identify, plan, and develop more efficient methods and procedures.
- Coordinate data processing functions between the division and other company or Corporate Units.
- Assist with planning and implementing accounting system changes in partnership with Financial Systems and RPA teams.
- Support the external audit function to help ensure timely and accurate release of the Company's financial statements.
Benefits
- A benefits package that includes a 401(k).
- Opportunities to move and grow within the organization.
- May be eligible to participate in an incentive program, paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
