Phoenix Accounting Supervisor - Lead AP/GL & Month-End

Ledgent; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to oversee daily accounting operations and support the Accounting Director in maintaining accurate records and internal controls.

This full-time, in-office role requires 5+ years in corporate accounting with 2+ years in supervision; a degree in Accounting is preferred or equivalent experience. Responsibilities include AP, GL, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of corporate accounting experience, with 2+ years in supervisory or management roles.
• Degree in Accounting preferred, but can be substituted with equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily accounting operations including Accounts Payable and general ledger activities.
• Oversee timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, expense reports, and payment runs.
• Review invoice coding, approvals, and compliance with company purchasing policies.
• Support the Accounting Director in maintaining accurate financial records and internal controls.
• Prepare month-end close tasks including accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Prepare and approve account reconciliations prepared by accounting staff.
• Monitor AP aging and ensure timely resolution of vendor issues and discrepancies.
• Oversee vendor statement reconciliations and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Ensure proper accounting for inventory-related expenses, freight, and branch operational costs.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and variance explanations to submit to the Accounting Director for final review and approval.
• Help maintain and enforce accounting policies and procedures.
• Supervise accounting staff workload, priorities, and performance management.
• Train and mentor team members on accounting processes, systems, and internal controls.
• Assist with audit preparation, including gathering documentation and responding to requests.
• Monitor compliance with tax reporting requirements such as 1099 processing and recordkeeping.
• Review and help analyze expense trends, AP metrics, and operational costs.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Corporate accounting

Financial reporting

Education

Accounting degree

Job description

Ledgent Finance & Accounting in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to oversee daily accounting operations and support the Accounting Director in maintaining accurate records and internal controls.

This full-time, in-office role requires 5+ years in corporate accounting with 2+ years in supervision; a degree in Accounting is preferred or equivalent experience. Responsibilities include AP, GL, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.