Accounting Supervisor

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA

Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounting Operations Supervisor for Urbandale, IA, with a structured hybrid work arrangement following initial onsite training. The role requires leading an accounting operations team, coaching members, and ensuring accurate processing with strong controls. The schedule includes 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. with a flexible onsite pattern totaling about 6 onsite days per month. The pay range is $38.00–$41.00 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and a focus on operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
• Experience leading an accounting operations team.
• Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with general ledger activities and journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise an accounting operations team, providing coaching and mentorship.
• Set clear expectations and goals for team members, monitor progress and evaluate performance.
• Assign, direct, and review daily work to maintain efficient workflow.
• Provide clear instructions and constructive feedback to team members for quality work.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners.
• Explain and ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures.

Skills

Accounting experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

GL entries

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Supervisor

Job Description

The Accounting Operations Supervisor leads a team of accounting professionals to ensure accurate, timely, and well-controlled transaction processing and accounting support. This role sets clear expectations, manages weekly execution, and drives meaningful process improvements that strengthen performance and the overall control environment. The supervisor provides day-to-day leadership, coaching, and guidance, while collaborating with internal and external partners to maintain high standards of operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise an accounting operations team, providing coaching, guidance, and mentorship to support professional growth and performance.
• Set clear expectations and goals for team members, monitor progress, and evaluate performance to ensure accountability and achievement of objectives.
• Assign, direct, and review daily work to maintain efficient workflow and productivity, aligning tasks with individual skills and expertise.
• Provide clear instructions and constructive feedback to team members to support quality work and continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners, adapting communication style to different audiences and situations.
• Explain, reinforce, and ensure adherence to policies, practices, and procedures within the area of responsibility.
• Provide guidance to team members to promote understanding and compliance with accounting and operational standards.
• Analyze current procedures and processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and make impactful adjustments to enhance effectiveness and controls.
• Solve complex operational issues by applying critical thinking, professional experience, and an understanding of broader business impacts and operating principles.
• Drive operational performance by setting targets, prioritizing work, monitoring results, and taking action to ensure goals are met and department outcomes are improved.
• Oversee general ledger activities, including journal entries, cash reconciliations, and cash flow analysis to support accurate financial reporting.
• Support a controlled financial operations environment by maintaining strong oversight of transaction processing and accounting support activities.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of professional experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience leading and coaching a team in an accounting operations, finance operations, or transaction-processing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to assign and review work, manage priorities, and consistently deliver weekly operational objectives.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain policies and procedures clearly and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving ability, including analyzing issues with broader operational impacts and implementing effective process changes.
• Hands-on experience with general ledger activities, including journal entries.
• Proficiency in cash reconciliation and cash flow analysis.
• Demonstrated management and supervisory skills in an operational accounting setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting or a related field is preferred.
• Experience driving process improvement initiatives within accounting or finance operations.
• Familiarity with controlled financial operations environments and associated best practices.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and balance multiple operational demands.
• Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences and situations to support collaboration and understanding.

Work Environment

This role offers a structured hybrid work arrangement following an initial onsite training period. The first 4 to 8 weeks will be in the office to build a solid knowledge base and ensure a strong understanding of processes and systems. As proficiency increases, onsite days will be reduced and the schedule will transition to a hybrid model. The team works in the office together every Tuesday and every other Monday, resulting in a pattern of 1 onsite day one week and 2 onsite days the next week, for a total of approximately 6 onsite days per month. The standard schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break. The environment is focused on operational excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within a controlled financial operations setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Urbandale, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $41.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Urbandale,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.