Accounting Supervisor

Focus; Seneca (SC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus in Seneca, SC is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to oversee AP/AR, GL, and month-end close in a manufacturing environment. You will supervise staff, enforce internal controls, and support audits.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting and at least five years of progressive accounting experience, with SAP and Excel proficiency. Travel up to 5% and hybrid on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience (AP, AR, GL, close, reporting, reconciliation).
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations including AP/AR, GL, and month-end close processes.
• Supervise AP/AR staff and ensure accurate invoicing, payments, and aging analyses.
• Maintain SOX controls, audit support, and documentation with clear approvals.
• Serve as finance key user for SAP and other core systems; support automation and reporting.
• Lead training, accountability, and cross-training within the team.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Interpersonal

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

OneStream

ADP reporting tools

Concur

Citibank

SharePoint

Power Apps

Power Automate

Job description

Accounting Supervisor

Seneca, SC On-site / Hybrid (Manufacturing Environment)

Position Type: Full-time

Travel Required: Up to 5%

About the Position:

The Accounting Supervisor oversees accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), general ledger (GL), financial reporting, and month-end close activities to support accurate and timely financial results. This role supervises AP and AR personnel, enforces strong internal controls, coordinates audit support, prepares journal entries and reconciliations, and serves as a finance key user for SAP and other core financial systems. The position also supports travel and expense administration, cross-functional initiatives, and continuous process improvement through automation and standardization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting Operations & Financial Close

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries in accordance with established close schedules and approval requirements.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure financial transactions are complete, accurate, and recorded in the appropriate period.
• Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and document timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Coordinate assigned reporting and data-load activities, including OneStream support for actual and quarter-end reporting.

2. Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Supervision

• Supervise AP and AR daily operations, monitoring workload, priorities, accuracy, and service levels.
• Oversee supplier invoice processing, credit memos, payment requests, payment releases, vendor account maintenance, and resolution of payment discrepancies.
• Oversee cash application, customer payment processing, credit adjustments, customer account maintenance, and resolution of unapplied or disputed items.
• Review AP and AR aging, reconciliations, and account analyses; coordinate follow-up on overdue receivables and aged supplier items.
• Ensure AP and AR transactions comply with purchasing, approval, payment authorization, revenue, and general ledger requirements.

3. Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit Support

• Maintain strong internal controls and appropriate segregation of duties across AP, AR, general ledger, reporting, and related processes.
• Perform assigned control activities and maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready documentation with clear approval traceability.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements, corporate accounting policies, local procedures, and applicable accounting standards.
• Coordinate and provide support for internal and external audits, including reports, reconciliations, data extracts, documentation, and responses to audit selections.
• Assist with root-cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions for control, audit, or process issues.

4. Systems, Reporting & Process Improvement

• Serve as a finance key user and subject matter resource for SAP, including approval-routing changes, issue resolution, testing, and participation on assigned SAP committees.
• Maintain and improve local finance forms, SharePoint solutions, reports, workflows, and reference materials.
• Support finance applications and reporting tools, including SAP, OneStream, ADP reporting tools, Concur, Citibank, and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, standardization, control evidence, and user experience through automation and process redesign.
• Document processes, train users, and support the adoption of updated tools and procedures.

5. Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, train, coach, and develop AP and AR team members; conduct regular one-on-one discussions and provide timely guidance.
• Assign work, establish priorities, balance workload, and communicate department issues, resource needs, and task status to management.
• Establish clear expectations and promote accountability, collaboration, customer service, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
• Ensure adequate process documentation, cross-training, and backup coverage for critical accounting activities.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience, including AP, AR, general ledger, close, reporting, and reconciliation responsibilities.
• Leadership: Prior supervisory or team-lead experience preferred.
• Industry Focus: Manufacturing accounting experience preferred.

Technical & Core Skills

• Accounting Knowledge: Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, SOX compliance, financial reporting, account reconciliation, and accounting best practices.
• Software & Systems: Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Excel required. Experience with OneStream, ADP reporting tools, Concur, Citibank, SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Automate, or similar platforms is beneficial.
• Competencies: Strong analytical, organizational, communication, problem-solving, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize competing deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and produce accurate work in a close-driven environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work Environment: Primarily an office environment with periodic interaction in a manufacturing setting. May occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and normal plant noise.
• Physical Ability: Occasional lifting up to 35 lbs. shoulder high.
• Safety: Ability to understand and comply with safety policies, including wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated campus areas.
• Travel: Occasional travel required (up to 5%).

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.