Supervisor, General Accounting

The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for governance (over functions performed at both the corporate office and at the outsource provider site), accounting, analysis, reporting, and special projects. This role supervises CapGemini staff accountants and/or other accountants and reviews journal entries and account reconciliations. The position is responsible for ensuring that the overall general ledger month-end close is completed timely and accurately, and for supporting the external audit function to ensure timely and accurate release of the Company's financial statements. Confers with company management to identify, plan, and develop methods and procedures to obtain greater efficiency, which includes the coordination of data processing functions between the division and other company or Corporate Units. Assists with planning and implementing changes in the accounting system by partnering with Financial Systems and RPA teams.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for governance (over functions performed at both the corporate office and at the outsource provider site) pertaining to cash and other General Accounting accounts, analysis, reporting, and special projects. 

• Supervise Staff accountants and/or CapGemini staff accountants (outsource provider) and partner with them to identify and implement process improvement opportunities. 

• Oversee the month end close process maintained by the outsource provider to ensure accurate and timely month end close. 

• Analyze and explain the business drivers for account fluctuations on a monthly and quarterly basis. Coordinate the quarterly reviews, interim and year end audit. 

• Ensure SOX controls have been identified, evidenced, and documented for processes. Monitor and review processes and reports to ensure accuracy of the financial statements and compliance with SOX controls. 

• Review account reconciliations and journal entries ensuring accurate accounting in accordance with US GAAP. 

Education and Experience:

• Level of Formal Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience​ 

• Area of Study: Accounting or finance 

• Minimum Years of Experience: 5​ 

• Type of Experience: Accounting with minimum 1-year supervisory experience preferred 

• Special Certifications: CPA or MBA preferred 

• Technical Competencies & Information Systems: 

  • US GAAP

  • Above average computer skills and information systems proficiency

  • Excellent Excel skills are required to include Pivot tables, Vlookups, formulas and functions.

  • Oracle or Other ERP preferred 

• Skills & Abilities: 

  • Excellent analytical business and accounting skills. 

  • Ability to interact well with all levels of management. 

  • Ability to evaluate and write accounting policies and procedures. 

  • Advanced experience with mainframe software. 

  • Experience in leading staff and project management. 

  • Ability to create complex spreadsheets and work with relational databases. 

  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial processes. 

  • Advanced knowledge with monthly close process and preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger. 

  • Knowledgeable in preparation of internal financial statements. 

  • Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial data. 

• Personal Attributes & Other/Preferred: 

  • Integrity

  • Analytical Skills

  • Self-Motivated

  • Persuasion and Influence

  •  Time Management

  • Team and Relationship Building 

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