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General Accounting Supervisor

Long & Foster Companies
Fairfax, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2024

Perform accounting duties of a specialized nature and supervise and give support to assigned staff in processing day-to-day accounting transactions.


Job Duties and Responsibilities

Common job activities are listed below; actual position responsibilities may vary. Refer to your manager or human resources for specific duties and performance expectations.


  • Plan day-to-day operations for team of associates processing general ledger accounting. Develop and implement work methods, authorize overtime, and control costs. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, processes, and internal controls. Evaluate and recommend changes in methods and procedures in assigned area of responsibility.
  • Conduct special accounting analysis and prepare reports accordingly. Reconcile accounts, prepare, and review journal entries, maintain general ledger master, prepare period end close reports and other reports as required.
  • Provide support to assigned staff which may include data input, preparing journal entries, verifying, and maintaining records, computing, and coding expenses, performing account reconciliations and month end closing activities.
  • Maintain files, general ledger records, and follow up on any discrepancies. Participate in general accounting tasks as needed. Prepare routine correspondence pertaining to the work of the department. Provide assistance and act as liaison with other departments, research and respond to questions, and resolve discrepancies. Inform employees of changes in policies, procedures, and/or rules.
  • Recruit, select, train, develop, evaluate, motivate, and retain staff for the successful performance of the department and achievement of company and department objectives.
  • Apply organizational policies and ensure adherence to departmental procedures.
  • Assist in the administration and reporting of the department budget.
  • Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Qualifications


Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field; or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

  • 3-5 years of accounting experience with demonstrated supervisory experience.
  • Experience working with internal and external customers.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Knowledge of related industry preferred.
  • Mathematical aptitude and reasoning skill.
  • Strong calculator and computer skills; proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities. High degree of integrity.
  • Must be able to work independently; resourceful and action-oriented.
  • Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently under deadline pressure.
  • Must have good organizational skills with high analysis, accuracy, quality, and detail orientation.

Other (licenses, certifications, schedule flexibility/OT, travel, etc.):

  • CPA helpful

EOE

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