Senior Accounting Supervisor

disa; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal time off

401k with match

11 paid holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

Group Life Insurance

HSA/FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Job summary

disa is seeking a Senior Accounting Supervisor to oversee day-to-day and complex general ledger activities, drive monthly close, and ensure accurate financial reporting. You will guide accounting staff, reinforce internal controls, and collaborate with auditors and tax partners.

The role emphasizes process improvements, acquisition accounting support, and system transitions, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and professional development within the team.

Qualifications

• Requires BA/BS in Accounting or related field.
• 7+ years progressive accounting experience with strong GL and month-end close.
• Proficient in GAAP; ability to research and apply guidance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly close activities, prepare/review journal entries, monitor timelines.
• Prepare/analyze financial statements and reporting packages.
• Research complex accounting issues and interpret GAAP guidance.
• Support acquisition accounting and Workday system transitions.
• Prepare complex balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Coordinate income and property tax activities with external consultants.
• Support audits by managing requests and ensuring control alignment.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff; review work for accuracy.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger

Month-end close

Analytical skills

Excel

Audit support

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Workday

ERP software

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Accounting Supervisor supports the Director of Accounting by overseeing both day‑to‑day and complex general ledger activities, coordinating key components of the monthly close, and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial reporting. This role prepares and reviews advanced accounting work, resolves moderately complex accounting issues, supports acquisition and system‑related initiatives, and collaborates with auditors and tax partners. The Senior Accounting Supervisor provides daily guidance, coaching, and oversight to accounting staff, reinforces internal controls, and contributes to process improvements that enhance the efficiency and quality of accounting operations.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned monthly close activities by preparing and reviewing journal entries, monitoring close timelines, and ensuring accuracy and completeness across higher‑risk areas.
• Prepare and review financial statements and subsidiary or acquisition reporting packages, including supporting schedules and management reporting.
• Research and resolve complex accounting issues, interpret applicable GAAP guidance, and elevate matters requiring higher‑level review.
• Support acquisition accounting and Workday initiatives by reviewing reporting packages, recording monthly activity, and assisting with system transitions and process updates.
• Prepare and review complex balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring reconciling items are investigated, documented, and resolved promptly.
• Coordinate income and property tax activities with external consultants, including annual payments, returns, and compliance documentation.
• Support external financial and tax audits by managing audit requests, reviewing PBC documentation, and ensuring alignment with general ledger activity and internal controls.
• Provide daily supervision and guidance to accounting staff, assigning work to support close deadlines, department priorities, and development goals.
• Review staff work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Deliver coaching, training, and process improvement recommendations to support employee development and enhance accounting operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Key Skills & Experience

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including strong general ledger, financial reporting, and month‑end close background.
• Demonstrated GAAP proficiency, including the ability to research and apply guidance to moderately complex accounting matters.
• Experience with Workday or a comparable ERP; strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving ability with the capacity to resolve complex accounting issues and support cross‑functional inquiries.
• Experience supporting external audits and tax consultants, including preparation and review of PBCs, reconciliations, and compliance documentation.
• Supervisory or team‑lead experience, with the ability to review work, coach staff, and support performance development.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills working with cross‑functional teams, auditors, and leadership.
• Process‑improvement mindset, with the ability to identify recurring issues and recommend enhancements.
• CPA and/or public accounting experience preferred.

Benefits

• Personal and Sick Paid Time Off.
• 401k with a highly competitive match.
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental and Vision.
• Group Life Insurance, HSA/FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program

Work Schedule: Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 5:00 pm CST

Travel

This position requires periodic travel, up to 20%, to support operational needs such as audit activities, team collaboration, and occasional meetings with external partners.

Internal Mapping

This role aligns to the internal job profile of Senior Supervisor, Accounting within the Accounting job family.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak, hear, have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Walk (occasionally), sit- up to 8hrs. a day, stand (occasionally), use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, able to lift up to 15lbs.(occasionally).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation for this role is determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, training, and internal equity. Pay may also vary based on geographic location in accordance with our compensation practices.

Job Pay Range

$95,000 - $105,000 Annually (DOE)

EEO/M/F/Vet/Disability