Accounting Supervisor

Express Employment Professionals - Bellevue, Wa; Issaquah (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals seeks an Accounting Supervisor in the Bellevue area to lead commission revenue accounting, month-end close, and core accounting duties. This hands-on role requires analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to mentor staff in a high-volume environment.

You will ensure GAAP compliance, manage reconciliations, collaborate with sales and operations, and work with our external CPA firm on tax and year-end matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience, preferably in food brokerage, wholesale, or distribution.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Experience supervising accounting staff.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and basic formulas.
• Experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commission revenue accounting, including accruals, invoicing, reconciliation, and collections.
• Support full-cycle accounting: journal entries, reconciliations, and month-/year-end close.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Prepare and review bank and balance sheet reconciliations; monitor receivables/payables.
• Coordinate with external CPA for tax and year-end matters.
• Coach and develop staff; standardize and improve accounting processes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Staff supervision

Excel advanced

QuickBooks/NetSuite experience

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Job description

Reports To: Controller / Director of Accounting and Finance Position

Summary

The Accounting Supervisor oversees core accounting functions, with primary responsibility for commission accounting and reconciliations, while supporting month‑end close and daily accounting operations. This hands‑on role requires an adaptable mindset, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead staff, improve processes, and operate effectively in a high volume, lean environment. The position offers opportunities to assume broader responsibilities over time.

Key Responsibilities

Commission Revenue Accounting

• Oversee accurate accrual, invoicing, reconciliation, collection, and application of commission revenue
• Prepare and review reconciliations of vendor statements, deductions, chargebacks, and internal commission records
• Investigate and resolve commission discrepancies, including deductions, chargebacks, and trade promotion activity
• Partner with sales and operations to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate commission records and payments
• Communicate with vendors to resolve payment issues and discrepancies and support timely, accurate commission collections
• Supervise, train, and review the work of staff responsible for commission‑related activities

Core Accounting (Close, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable)

• Support full‑cycle accounting activities, including journal entries, accruals, estimates, account reconciliations, and month- and year-end close
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Maintain effective internal controls and complete accounting activities in accordance with established policies and deadlines
• Prepare and review bank and balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items
• Help oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, including workflow, accuracy, and issue resolution
• Monitor collections and follow up on outstanding balances
• Ensure timely payment of vendor invoices and employee expenses, accurate coding, and appropriate supporting documentation
• Assist with preparing supporting schedules and information for tax, regulatory, and business filings
• Coordinate with the external CPA firm on tax filings, year‑end matters, and requested supporting documentation

Other Duties

• Assign work, review deliverables, coach staff, and support performance and professional development
• Document, standardize, and improve accounting processes to increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
• Assist with benefits administration
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis, as needed
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses and perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience, plus at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in food brokerage, wholesale, or distribution
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and hands‑on experience with month‑end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Experience supervising, training, and reviewing the work of accounting staA
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas, and reconciliations
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or a comparable system

Preferred

• Experience working in a small, lean business environment
• Accounting experience in the food brokerage, wholesale, distribution, or a related industry
• Experience with commission accounting, including deductions, chargebacks, and trade promotion spending
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, meet deadlines, and work independently
• Comfort managing multiple responsibilities in a hands‑on environment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy with a practical, solutions‑oriented mindset
• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous process improvement
• Collaborative, hands‑on, and willing to support the team as business needs evolve