Supervisor - Accounting Operations

PTR Global; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K contributions

PTO and sick leave

Job summary

PTR Global in Urbandale, IA is seeking an Accounting Operations Supervisor to lead a team of 10-12 professionals, ensure accurate transaction processing, and maintain a strong control environment during month-end close.

You will set expectations, review work, coach staff, and collaborate with global teams while driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with policies and controls across the organization.

Qualifications

• 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/review work, manage priorities, and deliver weekly operational objectives.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain policies and procedures clearly.
• Proven problem-solving ability, including analyzing issues with broader operational impacts and implementing process changes.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related fields.
• Experience driving process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with controlled financial operations environments.
• Experience working with and supporting teams in other countries is preferred.
• Proficiency in Teams, Excel, and Workday (preferred); Oracle experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a team of approximately 10-12 colleagues through coaching, guidance, and mentorship.
• Set clear expectations and goals, monitor and evaluate team performance.
• Lead, direct, and review work to maintain workflow and productivity, including assigning tasks based on skills and expertise.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners, adapting communication style to audience and situation.
• Explain and reinforce policies, practices, and procedures to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Analyze current processes and apply process improvement methodologies to enhance effectiveness.
• Solve complex operational issues by applying critical thinking and analyzing broader impacts.
• Drive operational performance by setting targets, prioritizing work, and monitoring results to ensure goals are met.
• Support high-volume activities during month-end close.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholder groups and global teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Process improvement

Excel

Workday

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related fields

Tools

Teams

Excel

Workday

Oracle

Job description

Position: Supervisor - Accounting Operations Location: Urbandale, Iowa Duration:6 months Job ID:15349-1

Job Overview:

The Accounting Operations Supervisor will lead a team of accounting professionals to ensure accurate, timely, and controlled transaction processing and accounting support. This role involves setting clear expectations, managing workflows, and driving process improvements to enhance performance and maintain a strong control environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting operations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage priorities in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and develop a team of approximately 10-12 colleagues through coaching, guidance, and mentorship.
• Set clear expectations and goals, monitor and evaluate team performance.
• Lead, direct, and review work to maintain workflow and productivity, including assigning tasks based on skills and expertise.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners, adapting communication style to audience and situation.
• Explain and reinforce policies, practices, and procedures to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Analyze current processes and apply process improvement methodologies to enhance effectiveness.
• Solve complex operational issues by applying critical thinking and analyzing broader impacts.
• Drive operational performance by setting targets, prioritizing work, and monitoring results to ensure goals are met.
• Support high-volume activities during month-end close.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholder groups and global teams.

Qualifications:

• 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/review work, manage priorities, and deliver weekly operational objectives.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain policies and procedures clearly.
• Proven problem-solving ability, including analyzing issues with broader operational impacts and implementing process changes.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related fields.
• Experience driving process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with controlled financial operations environments.
• Experience working with and supporting teams in other countries is preferred.
• Proficiency in Teams, Excel, and Workday (preferred); Oracle experience is a plus.

About PTR Global:

PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit www.ptrglobal.com

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Pay Range: $40- $45/hour on W2

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