Accounting Operations Supervisor

Summary

The Accounting Operations Supervisor oversees daily accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash clearing, month-end and year-end close, and balance sheet reconciliations. The role leads and develops AP/AR staff, improves financial processes, and prepares audit schedules and internal reports. This is a full-time, in-office position based in New York focused on ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update financial records, journal entries, general ledger, and subsidiary ledgers.
• Support day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations and approve vendors.
• Oversee daily cash clearing transactions and reconcile American Express and other accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes and prepare operating accruals.
• Record marketplace settlements (e.g., Shop Simon, The Real Real, Farfetch) and calculate bad debt journal entries.
• Prepare audit schedules, provide documentation, and create reports for internal stakeholders.
• Supervise, mentor, and train accounting staff and maintain the company approval matrix.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in accounting operations or management.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., SAP); ability to learn new systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.