Supervisor Accounting

AIRGAS INC AND SUBSIDIARIES; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Early benefits access after 30 days

Job summary

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is seeking an Accounting Supervisor in Independence, OH to lead month-end close, GL analyses, journal entries, and internal reporting for divisions and corporate partners.

You will collaborate with ALABS shared services, oversee accruals (COS, OPEX), real estate taxes, and ad hoc analyses while developing staff and ensuring timely financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA or MBA in Finance/Accounting is a plus.
• Minimum of four years financial reporting / financial accounting experience; public accounting a plus.
• Minimum three years supervisor level accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Strong leadership, team management and people development skills.
• Advanced experience with SAP software; strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities for divisional, local and corporate management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accuracy and integrity of Division/Region financial statements.
• Supervise month-end close, GL reconciliations and related analyses.
• Prepare/post journal entries and conduct technical accounting research.
• Support internal/external audit procedures and ad hoc analyses.
• Liaise with ALABS shared services for payables, cash, billing and fixed assets.

Skills

Leadership

SAP

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or MBA in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

R10101855 Supervisor Accounting (Open)

Location:

Independence, OH - Rockside Woods Blvd - Management - North BSC

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

We are looking for you !

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

The Accounting Supervisor's major areas of responsibility will include: financial accounting including month-end close procedures, general ledger account analyses, preparation/posting of journal entries, technical accounting research, reporting, internal reporting requests related to Division, Regional branches, Corporate, fulfilling requests related to internal/external audit procedures, and all other ad hoc analyses or special projects. This position must be able to build effective relationships with all levels of associates within the organization.

We are looking for you !

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

This role will also liaison with the ALABS shared services including accounts payable, cash applications, central billing, vendor chargebacks, general ledger accounting, and fixed asset functions as defined in the Airgas + ALABS RACI matrix.

In Particular you will:

Ensure the accuracy & integrity of the Division/Region financial statements and other information reported to internal and external users.

Direct responsibility will include:

• Supervising accurate financial and statistical close processes, in conjunction with ALABS, including general ledger account reconciliations and other analyses within established timelines.

• Significant sales accruals that are not based on a standard report/calculation.

• Significant COS & OPEX accruals, that are not based on a standard report/calculation.

• Localized accounting topics including, but not limited to, real estate taxes and personal property taxes.

• Ad-hoc entries arising from the month end close review process.

• Provide input and support to Airgas Financial Reporting on unusual items as well as Line 5 (share plans, asset disposals, settlements) and Line 9 (restructuring, etc.) topics.

• Proactively, and/or as requested, develop and direct the preparation and communication of ad hoc accounting reports and analysis.

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Are you a MATCH?

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• CPA and/or MBA in Finance/Accounting a plus
• Minimum of four years financial reporting / financial accounting experience, public accounting experience and exposure to medium-to-large companies is a plus
• Minimum three years supervisor level accounting and financial reporting experience in positions of increasing responsibility is a plus
• Solid leadership qualities including team management and people development skills
• Advanced experience with SAP software
• Skilled project management skills required
• Strong analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting divisional, local, and corporate management and demands.

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Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].

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