Accounting Supervisor

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Hope, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

H.T. Prof Executive Search seeks an Accounting Supervisor to oversee daily accounting operations and partner with the Controller. You will lead the accounting staff, manage month-end close, oversee inventory reconciliations, and support payroll, audits, and tax reporting.

You will guide team workflow, ensure accurate journal entries, and drive process improvements across financial functions. This on-site role requires strong leadership and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience with direct reports.
• Proven financial reporting skills, detail orientation, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise staff, answer technical questions, and guide daily workflow.
• Financial Close: Prepare and review journal entries, conduct inventory counts/reconciliations, and generate month-end reports.
• Tax & Compliance: Prepare sales & use tax returns, enforce internal controls, and maintain strict data confidentiality.
• Process Improvement: Analyze financial options, assist with corporate accounting initiatives, and lead special projects.

Skills

Team Leadership

Journal entries

Inventory reconciliations

Payroll support

Audits & tax reporting

Interpersonal skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Schedule: Full-Time, M–F (additional hours as needed) - on-site role

Reports To: Controller

About the Role

We are looking for a hands‑on Accounting Supervisor to oversee daily accounting operations and partner with our client’s Controller. You will lead the accounting staff, manage month‑end close, oversee inventory reconciliations, and support payroll, audits, and tax reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Supervise staff, answer technical questions, and guide daily workflow.

Financial Close: Prepare and review journal entries, conduct inventory counts/reconciliations, and generate month‑end reports.

Tax & Compliance: Prepare sales & use tax returns, enforce internal controls, and maintain strict data confidentiality.

Process Improvement: Analyze financial options, assist with corporate accounting initiatives, and lead special projects.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

2+ years of accounting experience with direct reports.

Proven financial reporting skills, detail orientation, and ability to meet deadlines.

Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred:

CPA/CMA license (or eligibility to sit for exams).

Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP software.