Accounting Supervisor - Launch Ventures, LLC

Launch is a certified minority and woman owned staffing firm, focused on direct hire placements in finance and accounting.

Our client is a Computer network technology firm currently seeking a candidate for their bookkeeper position in their Hoboken office. This full-time position requires an individual who is detail oriented, can work independently and manage their time well, and possesses great computer skills. In their 23rd year in business, the firm is growing at a fast pace and the position provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth for those who are career oriented.

How Will the Accounting Supervisor Contribute?

The Accounting Supervisor will be responsible for seeing that the daily accounting tasks are executed. Ownership over the Month End close process that supports and reconciles to the financial statements. Ensure that monthly deadlines for financial reporting are met timely and accurately. Communicate information proactively affecting monthly/annual estimates to Management for inclusion in the reported financial results. Oversee that internal control procedures are routinely administered in accordance with the established Policy and Procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Manage subordinates in the Accounting Team and ensure that their responsibilities are carried out in a productive and efficient manner.
• Ensure that the monthly book close is performed timely and in accordance with outlined procedures.
• Overall responsibility to provide Management with accurate financial results within established timelines. Any significant variations between estimates, forecasts and actuals or findings should be brought to the attention of management.
• Close communication with all facilities within the business to understand financial impact related to operations.
• Summarize for management the financial results for the accounting period by highlighting unusual variations between actuals, estimates, forecasts, and budgets.
• Automate processes/tasks within the Finance team in order to accelerate the book close deadlines.
• Review reconciliations/accruals prepared by staff for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure appropriate supporting documentation is included as backup.
• Liaison and main point of contact for internal and external financial audits.
• Act as a mentor, motivate and assist in the career advancement of subordinates. Perform subordinate appraisals.
• Hold regular meetings with staff to properly monitor progress.
• Manage revenue and expense accruals/estimates for unbilled activity.
• Perform special projects as directed by Management.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years’ of experience in Accounting.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Proficient in Quickbooks (REQUIRED)
• Experience with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to support client requests.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Able to read and understand technical forms and financial reports.
• Willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Effective time management skills, self- motivated, critical attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment with firm deadlines.