Technical Accounting Supervisor

UPS; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS in Atlanta is seeking a Technical Accounting Supervisor to lead policy governance, ensure GAAP and SEC compliance, and provide expert guidance on complex transactions across finance and legal teams.

You will maintain accounting policies, monitor new standards, prepare memoranda, support SEC reporting, and collaborate with internal and external auditors to strengthen controls and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting.
• Experience researching and documenting complex accounting issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance, maintenance, and review of accounting policies and procedures.
• Coordinate policy changes across the organization with owners and stakeholders.
• Research and analyze complex transactions to determine accounting treatment.
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda and policy interpretations.
• Evaluate new standards and SEC regulations and coordinate implementation.
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting processes.
• Ensure consistent application of policies across units.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors on policy and reporting matters.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen governance, documentation, controls and reporting.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting

Complex accounting issues

Policy interpretations

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Job description

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Job Description

The Technical Accounting Supervisor serves as a key member of the Technical Accounting and External Reporting team and is responsible for leading the Company's accounting policy governance framework while providing technical accounting support for complex transactions. This role partners closely with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Treasury, Tax, and business leaders to evaluate accounting implications of strategic activities, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, and drive consistent application of accounting policies across the organization.

The position leads the maintenance and governance of enterprise accounting policies and procedures, monitors emerging accounting standards and regulatory developments, and assesses the impact of new guidance on the Company's financial statements, processes, and controls. The Technical Accounting Supervisor also prepares technical accounting analyses and position papers, supports SEC reporting and disclosure requirements, and serves as a subject matter expert on complex accounting matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the governance, maintenance, and periodic review of enterprise accounting policies and procedures, ensuring documentation remains current, accurate, and compliant with U.S. GAAP, SEC requirements, and internal control standards.
• Coordinate with accounting policy owners and cross-functional stakeholders to review, update, approve, and communicate policy changes across the organization.
• Research and analyze complex accounting transactions and contractual agreements to determine appropriate accounting treatment and reporting implications.
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda and policy interpretations supporting significant transactions and accounting conclusions.
• Evaluate new accounting standards, SEC regulations, and emerging accounting guidance; assess business impacts and coordinate implementation activities.
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting processes.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies and accounting guidance across business units and functions.
• Partner with internal and external auditors on accounting policy, technical accounting, and financial reporting matters.
• Identify opportunities to enhance accounting policy governance, documentation processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and financial reporting processes
• Experience researching and documenting complex accounting issues and preparing technical accounting memoranda

Other Criteria

• This position is an Internal Grade Level 20E
• Candidate must be geographically located in the same region as position or willing to self-relocate.
• The last day to apply is 9/28/2026 at 11:59pm ET.

Employee Type

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.