Accounting Supervisor

Job Brief

This Accounting Supervisor job description template includes accounting duties for high-ranking positions. This template can be customized to suit your company’s job requirements.

Job Description

• ● Oversee daily transactions, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger and bank reconciliations
• ● Participate in regular tax audits and payroll
• ● Prepare budgeting reports and forecast revenues
• ● Manage month-end and year-end closing
• ● Monitor the daily performance of the accounting department
• ● Organize financial data into useable information and maintain updated records
• ● Track the progress of financial and accounting objectives
• ● Establish accounting policies and procedures, aligned with company’s targets
• ● Ensure compliance with the law

Job Requirements

• ● Proven work experience as an Accounting Supervisor
• ● Experience with accounting software (e.g. FreshBooks and Zoho)
• ● Strong computer skills, MS Excel in particular (managing spreadsheets, creating charts and using advanced formulas)
• ● Solid knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, laws and regulations
• ● Excellent analytical skills to manage large amounts of data
• ● Attention to detail and accuracy
• ● Team management skills
• ● Ability to prioritize work
• ● BS degree in Accounting or Finance
• ● Accounting certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) is a plus