Accounting Operations Supervisor

Axelon Services Corporation; Urbandale (IA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Axelon Services Corporation in Urbandale, IA is seeking an Accounting Operations Supervisor for a 6+ month contract. Hybrid work arrangement; work hours 8:00–5:00 with a 1-hour lunch; schedule alternates 1 day on-site, 2 days remote per week, totaling six days monthly.

You will supervise and develop the accounting team, assign tasks, review results, communicate with internal and external partners, and drive process improvements. Requires at least 5 years in accounting/finance; no degree required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience leading and coaching a team in an accounting or finance environment.
• Ability to assign and review work, manage priorities, and deliver weekly objectives.
• Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving ability and process improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop the accounting team through coaching and mentorship.
• Lead and review work to maintain workflow and productivity.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners.
• Explain and reinforce policies and procedures within the area.
• Apply process improvement methodologies to enhance effectiveness.
• Solve complex operational issues by applying critical thinking.
• Drive operational performance by setting targets and monitoring results.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Process improvement

Problem solving

Accounting/finance experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related fields

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Operations Supervisor

Location: Urbandale, IA

Pay Rate: $45 per hour W2

Duration: 6+ Month Contract

Work Mode: Hybrid

Summary

• Schedule/Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 (1 hour lunch)
• Hybrid: 1 day one week; 2 days next week (6x a month)
• Contract-to-hire: Yes
• Target Start Date: October
• Education: No degree required
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of finance or accounting experience

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a team through coaching, guidance, and mentorship; set clear expectations and goals; monitor and evaluate performance.
• Lead, direct, and review work to maintain workflow and productivity, including assigning tasks based on skills and expertise and providing clear instructions and feedback.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners, adapting communication style to audience and situation.
• Explain and reinforce policies, practices, and procedures within the area of responsibility; provide guidance to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Make impactful adjustments to procedures and processes to solve problems; analyze current processes and apply process improvement methodologies to enhance effectiveness.
• Solve complex operational issues by applying critical thinking, using experience, and analyzing broader impacts and the intent behind operating principles.
• Drive operational performance by setting targets, prioritizing work, monitoring results, and taking action to ensure goals are met and department outcomes are improved.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience leading and coaching a team in an accounting operations, finance operations, or transaction-processing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to assign/review work, manage priorities, and deliver weekly operational objectives.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain policies/procedures clearly and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving ability, including analyzing issues with broader operational impacts and implementing process changes.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related fields.
• Experience driving process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with controlled financial operations environments.