Accounting Supervisor

Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc.

• $77K — $99K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or related field
  • Minimum of five years of relevant experience
  • Ability to manage a team of 2-5 Accounting Specialists
  • Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Strong communication skills and detail-oriented mindset
  • Proficient in maintaining confidentiality and managing multiple priorities
  • Organized approach to project management and routine establishment

Responsibilities

  • Supervise a team of 2-5 Accounting Specialists, focusing on employee engagement and development
  • Maintain monthly reconciliation of the Balance Sheet
  • Quality assurance of work produced by Accounting Specialists
  • Act as subject matter expert for the organization's ERP system, managing access and project-related tasks
  • Collaborate with internal clients to provide high-quality support and enforce compliance with accounting policies
  • Oversee tax responsibilities including reporting and communication with external parties
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting by coordinating with supervisory personnel

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and mentorship
  • Positive working environment with approachable leadership
  • Engagement in diverse accounting functions
  • Ability to influence departmental policies and procedures
  • Oversight of a dedicated Accounting team
Full Job Description
Status: Exempt

Reports To: Corporate Controller

Job Summary

The Accounting Supervisor is the primary manager over the organizational functions of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and revenue recognition, and Balance Sheet reconciliation. This position manages the Accounting staff including performance management assessments, hiring and disciplinary actions in accordance with WDS People Operations policies. Responsibilities support Accounting/Finance to fulfill their Department Charter.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supervise a staff of 2-5 Accounting Specialists in a full cycle manner including employee experience and engagement, and providing ongoing mentoring
  • Maintain full reconciliation of Balance Sheet on a monthly basis
  • Q.A./Q.C. work product of Accounting Specialists
  • Subject matter expert for organization's E.R.P., managing projects, codes, classes, etc., as well as access for employees to the system
  • Interface with internal clients to provide exceptional quality support, enforce company policies, and provide Accounting leadership and training
  • Supervise tax responsibilities including reporting, payment and communications with external stakeholders
  • Work with supervisor to provide timely and accurate financial reporting
  • Communicate with CRM's to recognize deferred revenue in the appropriate time
  • Manage the Credit Card system researching fraud, cancelling and reordering cards, and ensuring that proper credit levels are maintained
  • Supervisory Responsibilities
    • Supervises staff of 2-5 Accounting Specialists


Job Requirements

1. Required Qualifications

  • Education - Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or related field
  • Certifications - N/A
  • Years of Experience - Five years

2. Required Skills

  • Ability to manage a staff of 2-5 Accounting Specialists
  • Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Above average communications skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Ability to maintain confidential information
  • Be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with little supervision
  • Organized approach to project management and establishing departmental routines
  • Craft and enforce departmental policies and procedures
  • Create and defend logical arguments in a peer environment
  • Be loyal to the organization and represent it positively both internally and externally
  • Functional knowledge of organizational Email, word processing, and spreadsheet programs

3. Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift 15-lbs.
  • Work overtime as organizational needs require


This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts WDS rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The pay range for this role is:

77,600 - 99,400 USD per year (WDS Bozeman Headquarters)

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