Accounting Supervisor
Location: Monroe, NC
Employment Type: Contract to Hire/ Direct Hire
Work Schedule: Fully Onsite
About the Opportunity
A growing multi-site stone fabrication company serving customers throughout the Carolinas is seeking an experienced Accounting Supervisor to join its finance team. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an accounting professional who can oversee day-to-day accounting operations, support the month-end close, manage Accounts Receivable and billing activities, and help establish processes as the organization continues to grow.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting, experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff, and the ability to take ownership of multiple areas of the accounting function. This person should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and partnering with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial information.
Why This Role
- Hands-on accounting leadership: Take ownership of key accounting functions while providing day-to-day guidance to the accounting team.
- Opportunity to build structure: Develop and improve accounting procedures, workflows, controls, and documentation.
- Broad accounting exposure: Support Accounts Receivable, billing, reconciliations, month-end close, and other general accounting activities.
- Visible role within the organization: Partner closely with leadership and operational teams to improve financial processes and reporting.
- Growth opportunity: Join an organization experiencing continued growth and play an important role in building a scalable accounting function.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support the day-to-day activities of the accounting team, providing guidance, training, and mentoring.
- Oversee Accounts Receivable, billing, collections, and cash application activities.
- Review invoices and accounting transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Perform and review balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
- Monitor Accounts Receivable aging and work with the team to improve collections and reduce outstanding balances.
- Prepare Accounts Receivable and cash flow forecasts and provide financial information to leadership.
- Support accounting for commercial projects, including billing, lien waivers, and collection activities.
- Partner with Sales, Order Entry, Installers, Warranty, Commercial Operations, and other departments to resolve billing and accounting issues.
- Establish, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, increase efficiency, and strengthen financial controls.
- Assist with audits, reporting, and other accounting-related projects as needed.
- Ensure accounting activities are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
- Provide leadership with insight into accounting issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with experience in a supervisory, lead, or senior-level capacity.
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles, Accounts Receivable, billing, reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or training accounting staff.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Construction, fabrication, manufacturing, project-based accounting, or commercial billing experience is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of internal controls and accounting processes.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to identify process improvements and establish structure within a growing organization.
- Ability to work fully onsite in Monroe, NC.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a hands-on Accounting Supervisor who is comfortable both leading a team and getting into the details of the accounting. This person should be someone who can identify problems, develop solutions, improve processes, and serve as a reliable accounting resource for both leadership and operational teams.