Accounting Supervisor- Retail

Johnson Fitness; Town of Cottage Grove (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee product discounts

Job summary

Johnson Health Tech, a leading fitness equipment manufacturer, is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to oversee daily AP/AR operations and a dedicated team in our Wisconsin facility. You will ensure timely transaction processing, maintain controls, and drive process improvements.

You will work under the Accounting Manager, using SAP, Concur, and Tipalti, and collaborate with operations to resolve issues while supporting audits and cash flow management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field required.
• High School diploma/equivalent with directly related experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, and related transactional finance processes.
• Oversee daily AP and AR processing, including invoice entry, payment runs, billing, cash application, and collections.
• Set daily and weekly workflow priorities for the AP and AR teams and ensure deadlines and service standards are met.
• Track key metrics such as invoice aging, past-due receivables, and DSO, and recommend improvements to accuracy and cycle time.
• Work with accounting and operations teams to resolve vendor, customer, and processing issues.
• Train, coach, and develop AP and AR staff; participate in hiring and performance management.
• Ensure the team follows internal controls, policies, and documentation standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and consistency.
• Support internal and external audits for A/R and A/P by preparing schedules and providing requested documentation.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of assigned Balance Sheet accounts.
• Support cash flow management by coordinating payment timing and collection efforts with the Accounting Manager.

Skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPivot

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

VBA

Macros

SAP

Concur

Tipalti

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

Concur

Tipalti

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Johnson Health Tech is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing fitness equipment manufacturers, delivering innovative solutions that help people live healthier lives. Through our award-winning portfolio of commercial and residential brands, we serve customers in more than 60 countries worldwide.

MISSION STATEMENT

To delight and excite our customers through truly innovative products, unsurpassed quality, and best-in-class customer experience provided by a world-class organization.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Supervisor oversees the day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable functions for the retail finance team in accordance with company policies and procedures. Duties include supervising the AP and AR teams, ensuring timely and accurate transaction processing, and following established controls. This position includes supervisory responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, and related transactional finance processes.
• Oversee daily AP and AR processing, including invoice entry, payment runs, billing, cash application, and collections.
• Set daily and weekly workflow priorities for the AP and AR teams and ensure deadlines and service standards are met.
• Track key metrics such as invoice aging, past-due receivables, and DSO, and recommend improvements to accuracy and cycle time.
• Work with accounting and operations teams to resolve vendor, customer, and processing issues.
• Use SAP, Concur, Tipalti, and Excel effectively and train team members on consistent use of these tools.
• Train, coach, and develop AP and AR staff; participate in hiring and performance management.
• Ensure the team follows internal controls, policies, and documentation standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and consistency.
• Support internal and external audits for A/R and A/P by preparing schedules and providing requested documentation.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of assigned Balance Sheet accounts.
• Support cash flow management by coordinating payment timing and collection efforts with the Accounting Manager.

Supervisory

• Responsible for staffing, terminations, disciplinary actions, training, and developing subordinates.
• Responsible for completing adequate performance documentation on time.
• Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of timecards and approving them on time.

Marginal Job Functions

• Other projects as needed.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field required. High School diploma/equivalent with directly related experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of accounts payable, accounts receivable, or accounting operations experience required
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including PowerPivot, pivot tables, Vlookup, VBA, Macros, etc.) required
• Experience using SAP, Concur and Tipalti preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position will require working on-site. The employee must be able to maintain concentration in a variety of work environments and sustain attention to detail while managing multiple priorities. The position requires the ability to reason, analyze information, and make sound decisions promptly. The employee must also be capable of working both independently and collaboratively, interacting professionally with colleagues, leadership, and external partners. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods, use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, phone, and other standard office equipment. Will be required to communicate both verbally and in writing, view a computer monitor, and perform tasks requiring close vision with the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch to access files, supplies, or other office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 20 pounds. Repetitive hand, wrist, and finger motion is required for keyboarding and other clerical tasks.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• FSA and HSA options
• Employee product discounts, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.