Accounting Supervisor

Summary/Objective 

Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Accounting Supervisor is responsible for reviewing the compilations prepared by staff members including bank reconciliation, general ledger, balance sheet and income statement for a growing CPA firm specializing in financial planning to national clientele. The Accounting Supervisor also is responsible for supervising a team of accountants in their day-to-day work activities. 

Essential Functions 

1. Review accounting records, including financial statements and other financial reports, to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standards defined within the department, reporting any discrepancies to the team member for correction 

2. Review records of accounts and confirm entries into proper accounts 

3. Document and ensure proper keeping of financial records, making use of current technologies 

Responsibilities and Duties 

1. Review monthly and quarterly compilations including reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts; verify general ledger for accuracy   

2. Review after the fact payroll summaries and journal entries 

3. Review journal entries to reconcile balance sheet accounts to supporting documents 

4. Oversee preparation of year end Forms 1096 & 1099 

5. Client contact as needed to facilitate completion of financial statements 

6. Responsible for a team of accountants, answer questions, giving feedback and day-to-day supervising of the team 

7. Adhere to review timeliness guidelines 

8. Perform monthly and quarterly financial statements including reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts; verify general ledger for accuracy   

9. Record journal entries to reconcile balance sheet accounts to supporting documents 

10. Preparation of year end Forms 1096 & 1099 

11. Visit with client during annual consultation to develop accounting/client relationship 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Essential functions and responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.