Supervisor, Accounting – Wealth Operations

Commerce Bank; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid personal time

Career development

Job summary

Commerce Bank is seeking a Supervisor, Accounting - Wealth Operations in Kansas City to oversee cash movement activities and high‑net‑worth client support. The role focuses on accurate processing, risk mitigation, and cross‑functional coordination.

You’ll manage end‑of‑day balancing, publish cash reports, and liaise with internal partners while guiding a team and ensuring timely, compliant outcomes. A strong background in accounting and wealth operations is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Management or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 3+ years accounting experience required.
• 3+ years wealth operations experience preferred.
• 1+ years leadership experience required.
• Experience in Management Reporting required.
• Hybrid Schedule: In office 3 days per week (training will require up to 5 days per week in office for up to 8 weeks, depending on progress and business need).
• Level of role is determined by knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily cash movement activities including wires, ACH transactions, check processing, OFAC reviews, G/L postings, and DDA uploads.
• Oversee daily end-of-day balancing routines and publish daily projected cash reports.
• Coordinate cash movement for high-net-worth clients and guide internal partners.
• Compile and submit operational data for management reports and risk assessments.
• Mitigate risk by ensuring accurate processing and compliant reporting.
• Oversee department workflow and communicate decisions to the team.
• Provide guidance, coach and develop training plans for staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting principles

Wealth operations

Trend analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

MS Office basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Building a career here is more than just steps on a ladder. It’s about helping people find financial safety and success, helping businesses thrive, and making sure people and their money are taken care of. And our commitment doesn’t stop there. Our culture is about our people, the ones in our communities and the ones that work with us.

Here, you’ll find opportunities to grow and learn, to connect with others, and build relationships with the people around you. You’ll have the space and resources to grow into the best version of yourself. Because our number one investment is you.

Creating an award‑winning culture doesn’t come easy. And after 160 years, we know Commerce Bank is only at its best when our people are. If this sounds interesting to you, keep reading and let’s talk.

Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $63,500.00 - $85,000.00 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)

About This Job

The main purpose of this job is to oversee and execute critical accounting and wealth operations functions that ensure accurate cash movement, strong risk mitigation, effective cross‑functional coordination, and high‑quality support for high‑net‑worth clients.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Essential Functions

• Monitor daily cash movement activities—including wires, ACH transactions, check processing, OFAC reviews, G/L postings, and DDA uploads—to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely execution
• Oversee daily end‑of‑day balancing routines and prepare/publish daily projected cash reports to support final balancing and reconcile cash positions
• Coordinate and facilitate cash movement activities for high‑net‑worth clients, while serving as a resource to internal partners and providing guidance on processing questions
• Compile, review, and submit operational data for management reports—including PAS metrics, Budget Variance reports, and Risk Assessments—ensuring all deliverables meet published deadlines
• Mitigate operational, financial, and reputational risk by ensuring accurate processing; prevent errors that could lead to monetary exposure, tax reporting issues for high‑net‑worth clients, or reputational harm to the bank
• Oversee department workflow and effectively communicate decisions, priorities and relevant information to team members
• Provide guidance to team members on departmental projects/issues, coach and develop training plans, lead development conversations and answer day‑to‑day questions for team members
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and wealth operations field
• Ability to analyze trend, identify anomalies and make recommendations as needed
• Ability to identify and assess cross‑functional impacts associated with project initiatives to ensure alignment and operational continuity
• Ability to develop and coach team members with proven ability to achieve results through collaboration and teamwork
• Self-starter with strong decision‑making skills and the ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the company, clearly expressing ideas and concepts, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Business, Accounting, Finance, Management or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 3+ years accounting experience required
• 3+ years wealth operations experience preferred
• 1+ years leadership experience required
• Experience in Management Reporting required
• Hybrid Schedule: In office 3 days per week (training will require up to 5 days per week in office for up to 8 weeks, depending on progress and business need).
• Level of role is determined by knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.
• For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles. This compensation range is for the Supervisor, Accounting - Wealth Operations or Senior level job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in determining most appropriate job level and making compensation decisions, including but not limited to location, skill sets, education, relevant experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. At Commerce, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $63,500 to $85,000 annually.

Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

The candidate selected for this position may be eligible for the following employment benefits: employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and paid personal time. In addition, we offer career development, education assistance, and voluntary supplemental benefits. Click here to learn more.

Location: 922 Walnut St, Kansas City, Missouri 64106

Time Type:

Full time