Accounting Supervisor

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned

. Oversee daily accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial records .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeWest Henrietta • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,500 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting operations, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses, while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and maintaining audit-ready documentation. Capable of mentoring junior staff and managing end-to-end accounting workstreams with strong organizational skills.

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U.S. GAAP ComplianceJournal Entry PreparationAccount ReconciliationFinancial AnalysisProject and Cost Accounting

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Hard Skills

Accounting OperationsFinancial ReportingCost Efficiency AnalysisProfitability ForecastingInternal ControlsAudit DocumentationFinancial Risk AnalysisProcess ImprovementEnd-to-End Workstream ManagementTechnical Accounting Research

Soft Skills

MentoringOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailCommunicationStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelOutlookAccounting Reporting ToolsBusiness Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Preferred

Industry Keywords

Financial RecordsAccounting StandardsFiscal Year-End AuditJob Performance AnalysisCost Accounting Methodologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee daily accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial records
Mentor and train junior accounting staff
Ensure journal entries and account reconciliations are completed accurately and on schedule
Assist in weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Prepare and review journal entries, supporting schedules, account reconciliations, and financial analyses
Apply project and cost accounting methodologies to financial and operational reporting
Analyze job performance, operational and cost efficiency, profitability, financial risks, and opportunities
Develop profitability forecasts and provide insights to stakeholders
Coordinate with the Controller and Operations teams on job reserve estimates
Maintain and evaluate internal controls, policies, and procedures
Maintain the general ledger system and related accounting activities
Serve as a subject matter expert on accounting reporting tools and report creation
Maintain audit-ready documentation and coordinate fiscal year-end financial statement audit information
Support technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards
Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders
Manage end-to-end accounting workstreams with minimal supervision
Support process improvements and transformation initiatives
Communicate accounting issues, analyses, and recommendations clearly
Support software and business system configuration and testing
Lead and support special projects and other duties assigned by management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
4–6 years of accounting experience, including experience in a lead technical role
Experience with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls
Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial analyses
Ability to support weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes
Ability to develop a strong understanding of project and cost accounting methodologies
Ability to analyze job performance, cost efficiency, profitability, financial risks, and opportunities
Experience maintaining accurate, organized, and audit-ready financial documentation
Ability to understand established internal controls, policies, and procedures and identify areas of noncompliance
Ability to prioritize tasks while managing multiple deadlines and changing priorities
Ability to manage end-to-end workstreams with minimal supervision
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and deliver results aligned with company objectives
Ability to mentor, train, coach, and support junior accounting team members
Ability to learn new software and business systems quickly
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook, and relevant business systems
CPA preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Paid training and certifications
Career advancement opportunities
Health, dental, vision, and HSA options
401(k) and retirement savings options
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program