Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Geosyntec Consultants is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients. They are seeking a full-time Accounting Supervisor responsible for supervising general accounting activities and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring account analyses are prepared to document the activity in selected general ledger accounts, as outlined in the Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual. This includes any related adjusting entries necessary to reconcile such analysis to the general ledger
- Ensuring that staff maintain adequate files and documentation necessary to support all financial and/or project-related transactions, as well as project revenue and cost allocations
- Monitoring and enforcing compliance with the Company's accounting policies and procedures
- Reviewing staff documentation for accuracy and completeness of financial and project-related information
- Performing internal reviews to verify the accuracy of the Company's general ledger accounts
- Overseeing lease activity from execution of the agreement, monthly accounting adjustments to the payment processing as well as support any needed updates to process procedures
- Supervising the General Ledger Staff in the areas of:
- Planning, assigning, and directing work
- Interviewing, hiring, training, mentoring, appraisals and disciplinary actions
- Addressing complaints and resolving employee issues
- Perform special projects and related work as required
Skills
- A bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, a minimum of seven (7) years of experience, and an up-to-date knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
- Experience with project costing, financial statement analysis, accounting software, and Microsoft Office
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex accounting regulations and regulatory guidance as well as other business documents
- Ability to author policies and procedures, reports, business correspondence, etc. that are well written and organized, clearly presented, and focused on the subject at hand
- Ability to add, subtract and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages
- Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a variety of technical and practical problems
- Ability to understand basic accounting principles, financial data, and financial reporting regulations
- Ability to deal with multi-faceted complex interpersonal situations involving internal/external clients, and colleagues at all levels
- Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel
- As this position has access to confidential information, it requires the satisfactory completion of a background check, as required by company and/or client policy and conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
- Experience working with foreign currencies and related accounting processes
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Well-being programs to support you and your family
- Hybrid and remote work options in the United States may be available
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