Accounting Supervisor (Finance)

Job Summary Reporting to the Business Unit Controller, the Accounting Supervisor manages the daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring accurate financial reporting and adherence to internal controls and accounting standards. This role oversees the accounting team, provides guidance on complex accounting issues, and supports the timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end close activities. Job Responsibilities Oversee and coordinate daily accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and cost accounting activities. Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports prepared by team members to ensure accuracy and compliance. Load monthly and quarterly data into the consolidation software and prepare supporting schedules as required. Prepare consolidated financial statements with consideration for multi-currency environments. Develop and implement standardized financial reporting procedures and best practices. Analyze components of the financial statements, ensuring consistent classification and application across income statement and balance sheet accounts. Support the preparation and analysis of annual budgets and financial forecasts. Train, mentor, and evaluate the performance of accounting team members to ensure continued development and effectiveness. Partner with cross-functional teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis efforts. Investigate and explain financial variances, recommending corrective actions or solutions. Conduct research and apply GAAP to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting. Maintain thorough documentation and process guidelines for accounting procedures. Support the Controller with ad hoc financial reporting and special projects as needed. Demonstrate reliable attendance and contribute to a positive work environment. Adhere to all safety and health policies, actively supporting a safe workplace. Collaborate with the EHS team to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, DNR, EPA) and support sustainability practices. Work with the Quality department to maintain standards necessary for AS9100 certification. Comply with all company policies and procedures. Perform additional duties as assigned. Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required). Experience: 4+ years of accounting experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role Other: Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. In-depth understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles. Physical: Must be able to lift and carry 0-25lbs. frequently. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stooping, twist, reach, reach overhead. Shift: First shift (Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm) Knowledge: Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography, and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data. English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. Skills: Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Multi-limb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion. Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Abilities: Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Multi-limb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion. Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.