Accounting Operations Supervisor

brobstongroup.com - Jobboard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Accounting Operations Supervisor at brobstongroup.com - Jobboard is responsible for overseeing daily accounting functions and leading the AP/AR staff. This role ensures compliance with accounting standards, manages month-end and year-end processes, and prepares reports for internal stakeholders.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 3–5+ years of experience in accounting operations. The position is full-time and in-office in New York.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in accounting operations or management.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and reporting requirements.
• Ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update financial records and journal entries.
• Support Accounts Payable and Receivable operations.
• Oversee daily cash clearing transactions.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare audit schedules and documentation.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff.

Skills

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Summary

The Accounting Operations Supervisor oversees daily accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash clearing, month-end and year-end close, and balance sheet reconciliations. The role leads and develops AP/AR staff, improves financial processes, and prepares audit schedules and internal reports. This is a full-time, in-office position based in New York focused on ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update financial records, journal entries, general ledger, and subsidiary ledgers.
• Support day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations and approve vendors.
• Oversee daily cash clearing transactions and reconcile American Express and other accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes and prepare operating accruals.
• Record marketplace settlements (e.g., Shop Simon, The Real Real, Farfetch) and calculate bad debt journal entries.
• Prepare audit schedules, provide documentation, and create reports for internal stakeholders.
• Supervise, mentor, and train accounting staff and maintain the company approval matrix.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in accounting operations or management.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., SAP); ability to learn new systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.