Accounting Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Now is the best time to join Johnstone Supply. As a key member of the Finance team, the Accounting Supervisor ensures the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial records while safeguarding company assets. This role is responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations, maintaining the general ledger, and delivering accurate, timely financial reporting. The Accounting Supervisor will analyze financial data across assigned business areas, manage accounting processes and systems, and support ongoing projects. Success in this role requires strong leadership, meticulous attention to detail, and a deep understanding of full-cycle accounting principles and practices. Our customers are professional certified Technicians and Contractors who come to Johnstone for our product selection, expertise, and quality service. Johnstone is growing, and so can you.

Position responsibilities :

• This position will provide guidance and mentorship to other team members. Acts in the absence of the Accounting Manager to provide interim direction and support. May have formal supervisory responsibilities if assigned.
• Works in all aspects of general ledger maintenance, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
• Prepares and reviews journal entries and fully reconciles all assigned accounts to the supporting documents and ERP system. Conducts analysis and research to identify issues, implements necessary adjustments and corrections, and flags areas requiring leadership attention and process improvement.
• Works closely with management across the group to align financial objectives with organizational goals.
• Participates in hiring process for Accountant positions. Trains new Accountants and provides ongoing support, mentorship, and subject matter expertise to Accounting team members.
• If assigned direct reports, provides leadership through hiring recommendations, performance management, feedback, and direction, including support and corrective action as needed.
• Establishes and maintains internal controls that are in alignment with GAAP. Researches accounting issues for compliance with GAAP.
• For assigned group / s : compiles, closes, analyzes, and reviews Profit & Loss Statement in totality, providing to Finance management for final review. May include compilation of all Accountant close pieces and initial review for all groups.
• Works in partnership with the Accounting Manager assisting with projects and consolidation of all internal and external financial data necessary for accurate accounting on consolidated business results. Interacts closely with the Accounting Manager on numerous aspects of general ledger and financial statement reporting.
• Prepares financial reports by period close dates, which includes multi-level Profit & Loss Statement, reconciled balance sheet, statement of cash flow, bank reporting, end-of-year audit requirements and other measurements or ad-hoc reports.
• Participates in and may lead budgeting process and provides support and analysis as needed including updating and communicating established timelines. Provides forecasting and monitors annual budgets and analyzes spending trends in Company’s financials relaying observations and issues to appropriate Departmental / GL Owners.
• Assists with, and often leads, required audit functions such as sales tax, federal, year-end financial audits and tax preparation.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Administers, updates, and / or maintains various accounting and financial software, online banking portal, business intelligence tools, and ERP system for smooth GL interface and department operations.
• Leads, assists, and / or manages finance and / or cross functional projects.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Position requirements :

Johnstone Supply is strongly interested in hiring a great candidate that exhibits work behaviors & values that are conducive to building and maintaining a strong and effective company culture. These behaviors include :

At Johnstone Supply, we recognize that our employees’ growth, well-being, and success drives the company’s success. We offer a competitive wage, in addition to health and wellness benefits including customizable plans for medical, dental, vision coverage, and options for alternative care. We provide the resources you need to take charge of your well-being, including :

We understand that our employees are the cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to continuous improvement & investment in our people is only matched by our commitment to superior customer experience.

Johnstone Supply is North America’s leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies. Over the last seven decades Johnstone has grown into the industry leader with over 450 distributor branches and 6 distribution centers throughout North America resulting in over $4 billion in annual sales. We work with some of the largest companies in the world, including Daikin / Goodman, Honeywell, Emerson, Johnson Controls, Google, and Fujitsu, to provide contractors with world class products, technical expertise, and quality service.

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