Accounting Supervisor

Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc.

Pasadena (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc. in Pasadena seeks an Accounting Supervisor to oversee daily accounting operations, supervise staff, and drive timely month-, quarter-, and year-end closes.

You will lead a diverse team, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure accuracy, ethics, and collaboration with management. This role emphasizes GAAP compliance, financial reporting, and cross-functional partnerships to support budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements within a fast-paced

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
3+ years of accounting experience in a Management Services Organization (MSO).
5+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong full-cycle accounting and financial close experience.
2+ years of experience supervising or leading accounting teams.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
Proficiency with ERP systems specifically Sage Intacct and Microsoft Excel.
Experience managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Hands-on leader who combines solid technical accounting expertise with strong people management skills.

Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff to ensure high performance.
Effectively lead employees with diverse backgrounds and experience levels.
Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative work environment.
Delegate responsibilities while overseeing critical accounting functions.
Conduct performance evaluations and address employee concerns professionally.
Lead full-cycle accounting and financial close processes.
Review statements and schedules for completeness and accuracy.
Analyze results and investigate variances.
Prepare and review financial reports for Director of Accounting.
Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

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

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations, supervising accounting staff, and ensuring accurate and timely completion of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes. This role requires a strong leader who can effectively manage and motivate team members with diverse personalities and work styles while maintaining a collaborative, high-performance environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, ethical, and possesses excellent communication skills to partner with management and support organizational goals.

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff to ensure high levels of performance and professional growth.
Effectively lead and manage employees with diverse personalities, backgrounds, and experience levels.
Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative work environment.
Delegate responsibilities appropriately while maintaining oversight of critical accounting functions.
Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and address employee concerns professionally.

Full-Cycle Accounting & Financial Close

Manage and participate in the full-cycle accounting process, including:

General Ledger maintenance
Journal entry preparation and review
Account reconciliations
Accruals and prepaids
Fixed asset accounting
Revenue and expense recognition
Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Review financial statements and supporting schedules for completeness and accuracy.
Analyze financial results and investigate variances.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Prepare and review financial reports to submit to Director of Accounting.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
Assist with external audits and provide requested documentation.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.

Communication & Business Partnership

Communicate clearly and professionally with Director of Accounting and senior management regarding financial results, issues, and recommendations.
Collaborate cross-functionally with departments to resolve accounting-related matters.
Present accounting information in a manner understandable to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
3+ years of accounting experience in a Management Services Organization (MSO).
5+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong full-cycle accounting and financial close experience.
2+ years of experience supervising or leading accounting teams.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
Proficiency with ERP systems specifically Sage Intacct and Microsoft Excel.
Experience managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Hands-on leader who combines solid technical accounting expertise with strong people management skills
Proven experience leading teams with diverse personalities, managing the complete financial close process, maintaining exceptional attention to detail, demonstrating a strong work ethic and reliability, and effectively communicating financial information and recommendations to management.

Desired Skills & Competencies

Leadership

Demonstrated success leading teams with different personalities and work styles.
Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees.

Technical & Analytical