Senior Accounting Supervisor

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. Oversee all financial activities across multiple projects .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with GAAP and WIOA regulations. Proven ability to lead and mentor accounting teams while ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and adherence to deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Accounting Or Finance7+ Years Of Accounting ExperienceAdvanced Knowledge Of GAAPBudgeting And Forecasting ExperienceAdvanced MS Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingJournal Entry ReviewBalance Sheet ReconciliationInvoicing ManagementInternal Controls DevelopmentFiscal Operations ManagementProject Budget ManagementFinancial AnalysisWIOA ComplianceAccounting Procedures Implementation

Soft Skills

Team ManagementInterpersonal SkillsAttention To DetailAbility To Manage Competing PrioritiesConfidentiality

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooksAdaptive WorkdayExpensifyAccounting Software

Industry Keywords

Federal WIOA ComplianceGAAP ComplianceGovernment ContractingFinancial PlanningAccounting Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all financial activities across multiple projects
Lead day-to-day operations of the accounting team
Oversee invoicing and analyze and report project financial status
Supervise, mentor, and train accounting staff
Manage workload distribution and departmental deadlines
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements for accuracy and GAAP compliance
Develop and implement streamlined accounting procedures and internal controls
Ensure compliance with Federal WIOA, local, state, and corporate policies
Direct fiscal operations, financial planning, funds management, accounting, and reporting
Lead project budgets, forecasts, and working capital planning
Provide senior leadership, Executive Directors, and customers with financial insight and performance reporting
Coordinate accounting activities and contract-specific procedures for assigned projects
Oversee employee expenses, participant expenses, vendor project invoices, and program payroll analytics
Prepare monthly project advance requests, invoices, and supporting documentation
Interface with Workforce Boards to ensure timely payment
Lead month-end close activities and review balance sheet reconciliations
Manage annual audit deliverables and periodic program audit requests
Report directly to the VP of Finance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a related field
7+ years of accounting experience
At least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role
Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Ability to reconcile complex balance sheets and profit/loss reports
Proven experience with budgeting and forecasts across multiple funding streams, specifically WIOA or government contracting, highly preferred
Advanced MS Excel and accounting software skills
Experience with QuickBooks, Adaptive Workday, and Expensify is a plus
Demonstrated ability to manage a team and work effectively in a virtual/remote setting
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to translate complex financial data for non-financial management and staff
High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities and strict month-end deadlines
High ethical standards and strict confidentiality
Must pass a background check, including criminal, prior employment, and education verification
Must live in the MST or PST time zone
Minimal travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Minimal travel required to meet Project Teams and Board Staff
Equal opportunity employment
Background check and employment verification processes