Accounting Supervisor

Scantron Corporation is a global, diversified company who succeeds at two separate lines of business: Data Capture in the Education industry and as a Managed Service Provider of Information Technology (IT) services.

For our Education customers, Scantron develops and delivers millions of digital education assessments and certification tests, provides managed technology support for tens of thousands of IT endpoints and devices, manages more than a half-billion copied pages, prints & delivers hundreds of millions of high-precision, scannable answer sheets, and supports leading educational institutions, small to large businesses, and government agencies across the globe.

For our Information Technology customers, who know us as Secur-Serv, we provide installation, implementation, security, maintenance, repair, and managed services for computers, networks, Scantron’s data collection devices, and other mobile and static devices. 

Scantron Corporation is headquartered in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, with other locations in Omaha, Nebraska, and Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Why should you consider a career with Scantron?

•  BUILD your career with an established company that provides market leading services to help clients achieve their goals. 

• LIVE your passion through a culture that actively supports community involvement and embraces a "whole person" company benefits philosophy including a compensation package designed for your total well-being.  

  • We have a generous benefits package for our full-time employees, which includes a PPO medical plan option, HSA medical plans with employer contributions to your HSA Account, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, and company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.  

  • Plan for your future with Scantron’s 401K savings plan with a generous company match. You are vested on your first day of eligibility in the plan.  

  • Participate in our company wide well-being program that also serves to lower your annual health insurance premiums.  

• GROW! Explore new education and training opportunities with our Tuition Reimbursement Plan which covers up to $5,250, or use our LinkedIn Learning platform to develop your skills and career.  

POSITION SUMMARY

This position analyzes, classifies, and reviews both routine and complex accounting transactions and identifies solutions in accordance with GAAP. This position interprets accounting results and advises management with respect to those results, interacting regularly with cross-functional teams. You will also be performing responsibilities at a supervisory level.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES

• Prepare, review, and record a variety of routine and complex accounting transactions, journal entries, account reconciliations and reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversight of all aspects of inventory and accounts payable
• Assist with various monthly activities, including prepaids, deferred revenue, accruals, and other areas, as required.
• Prepare and review various financial schedules, including working capital schedules, daily and weekly cash flow projections, balance sheets and monthly financial statements in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ability to manage processes associated with sales/use and personal property tax and unclaimed property.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates accounting staff toward attainment of goals and objectives:
  • Develops staff by providing guidance regarding accounting methods and processes, by identifying developmental and growth opportunities for staff members, and by ensuring appropriate training provided to staff.
  • Provides coaching, communication, feedback and completes formal performance appraisals for each assigned staff member.
  • Develops and maintains an environment that is optimal for employee productivity, employee engagement and job satisfaction.
• Identify accounting problems, research solutions and form recommendations for resolution. 
• Assist with developing or modifying accounting policies and ensure systems and procedures follow company policies, acceptable accounting practices and applicable regulations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask with efficiency and accuracy.
• Ability to effectively work with all levels of the organization, as well as external resources.
• Open and responsive to change, including the ability to affect change within the organization.
• Ability to identify and actively respond with sensitivity to the needs of all internal customers.

REQUIREMENTS

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• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA preferred (active or inactive)
• Minimum five years of accounting experience, or 4 years with certification or advanced degree (CPA/MA/MBA)
• Working knowledge of accounting applications in a computerized environment
• Solid history with detailed account reconciliations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Experience and proficiency in applying GAAP accounting principles/theories and concepts. 

Preference

• Experience with NetSuite is not required but is a plus.
• Experience with account reconciliation software is a plus.

SCANTRON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting our People Department by emailing Hiring@Scantron.com or calling 402.697.3039. 

EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.