Accounting Supervisor

Vaco by Highspring; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Leadership opportunities

Collaborative environment

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an experienced Accounting Supervisor to join our finance team in Cincinnati. You will oversee daily accounting operations, manage the month-end close, ensure GAAP compliance, and mentor accounting staff.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with ERP systems. CPA is preferred but not required, with opportunities to lead process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or auditing experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting best practices.
• Experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• CPA or CPA candidacy preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions.
• Lead and review month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Review and approve accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor balance sheet accounts and oversee the reconciliation process to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with GAAP and internal control requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and supporting schedules for management.
• Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiency, and internal controls.
• Participate in special projects and support strategic business initiatives as needed.
• Mentor and provide guidance to accounting staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Supervisor to join our accounting team and play a key role in overseeing daily accounting operations and the month-end close process. This position will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial records, reviewing accounting activities, supporting compliance with accounting standards, and serving as a resource to the broader accounting team.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of accounting principles, experience working within a corporate accounting environment, and the ability to balance hands-on accounting responsibilities with team leadership and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions.
• Lead and review month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Review and approve accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor balance sheet accounts and oversee the reconciliation process to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with GAAP and internal control requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and supporting schedules for management.
• Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiency, and internal controls.
• Participate in special projects and support strategic business initiatives as needed.
• Mentor and provide guidance to accounting staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• At least 5+ years of progressive accounting or auditing experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting best practices.
• Experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• CPA or CPA candidacy preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities and help shape accounting processes.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting and operational initiatives.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization.
• Strong work-life balance and flexible scheduling options.