Accounting Supervisor

Job Description

Position Summary

Seeking an Accounting Supervisor to oversee daily accounting operations with a primary focus on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring accurate transaction processing, supporting month-end close activities, and maintaining compliance with accounting policies in a dynamic, growth-oriented manufacturing environment.

This position is fully onsite.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain accounting processes, procedures, and documentation to support consistency and accuracy across the accounting function.

Supervise Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, collections, and related transactions.

Serve as a resource for the accounting team, providing guidance on transaction processing, issue resolution, and accounting best practices.

Assist with oversight of AP operations and provide support during periods of increased workload.

Review and post journal entries while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal policies.

Manage accounting activities related to payroll, fixed assets, inventory, and other balance sheet accounts.

Support month-end close activities, financial reporting, and ad hoc analysis for leadership.

Assist with internal and external audit requests and maintain accurate supporting documentation.

Help prioritize team workload and contribute to the development and training of accounting staff.

Partner cross-functionally with operations, procurement, human resources, and other business leaders to support organizational objectives and resolve accounting matters.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing, distribution, or multi-entity environment.

Strong experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.

Solid understanding of US GAAP and accrual-based accounting principles.

Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations.

Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.

Experience working with ERP systems.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred

CPA, CMA, ACCA, or similar professional certification.

Experience within manufacturing, consumer products, distribution, or other operationally focused industries.

Previous supervisory, lead, or mentoring experience.

Experience supporting multiple locations, business units, or entities.

Proven ability to drive process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies.

Core Competencies

Ownership and accountability

Results-driven mindset

Continuous learning and adaptability

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Effective communication and collaboration

Process improvement orientation

Ability to thrive in changing environments

Team leadership and development

High attention to detail and commitment to quality

\nCompany Description

Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.

By breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.

We work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.

From our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.

Full-time