The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of Alliances financial statements through the supervision of month end close. The Accounting Supervisor will review journal entries, create reports, assist with audits, and supervise staff.
This position will allow the successful candidate to work a schedule that will be primarily remote. While there is no expectation of being in the office routinely, they will be required to report to the Alliance Home Office (Morrisville, North Carolina) for business meetings as required. This position is required to reside in North Carolina
Responsibilities & Duties
Manage and Oversee the Daily Operations of the Month End Close Team in the Accounting Unit
- For all core responsibilities ensure proper backups are in place
- Ensure up-to-date processes and desk procedures are maintained so all procedures are documented
- Ensure all documentation (month end support, required reports, journal entries, etc.) related to the team's responsibilities are maintained and organized
- Ensure consistency and accuracy for all accounting processes including review and oversight of the month end close process, journal entries, cash management, vendor maintenance and provider recoupments
- Communicate changes and fluctuations in the financial statements to the Accounting Manager and Sr. Accounting Analyst
- Implement improvements that create more accuracy, streamline processes, allow for a quicker month end close and allow for better collaboration between departments
Manage and Develop Staff
- Work with Human Resources and Accounting Manager to maintain and retain a highly qualified and well-trained workforce
- Ensure staff are well trained in and comply with all organization and department policies, procedures, and business processes
- Organize workflows and ensure staff understand their roles and responsibilities
- Ensure the department has the needed tools and resources to achieve organizational goals and to support employees and ensure compliance with licensure, regulatory, and accreditation requirements
- Actively establish and promote a positive, diverse, and inclusive working environment that builds trust
- Ensure all staff are treated with respect and dignity
- Ensure standards are transparent and applied consistently, impartially, and ethically over time and across all staff members
- Work to resolve conflicts and disputes, ensuring that all participants are given a voice
- Set goals for performance and deadlines in line with organization goals and vision
- Effectively communicate feedback and provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to staff and support a learning environment to advance team skills and professional development
Manage Submission of Required Reports and Ad-Hoc Reporting
- Ensure monthly reports to the Department of Health Benefits (DHB) and the Board of Directors are complete, accurate and submitted by the required deadline
- Review required updates to state reports and ensure they are implemented by the required deadline
- Complete ad-hoc reporting as needed
Assist with the Management of Financial Audits
- Responsible for ensuring efficient and accurate audits for area of responsibility. Ensuring information provided to the auditors is clear and accurate
- Will be responsible for the quarterly SB-208 audit and will assist the Accounting Manager with the Annual Financial Statement Audit
- Responsible for Annual Sales & Use Tax Returns
Minimum Education & Experience required
Education & Experience
Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and six (6) years of experience in Accounting;
Or
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and four (4) years of experience in Accounting;
Or
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and two (2) years of experience in Accounting.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Thorough understanding of financial procedures
- Knowledge of accounting and financial principles and practices
- Knowledge of financial data processing systems.
- Strong skills for positive leadership
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and in written
- Ability to quickly learn administrative and financial systems and applications
- Ability to analyze data, make independent decisions based on analysis, and report outcomes.
- Ability to establish effective work group relationships
- Advanced skills with Microsoft products, particularly Excel
- Ability to resolve complex problems that require the evaluation of alternative methods and solutions
- Ability to set objectives, delegate and prioritize workflow
- Ability to make prompt decisions on complex matters and make evaluations concerning day to day operations
- Ability to plan, organize, supervise and review the work of subordinate employees
- Ability to work under pressure and meet established deadlines
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Employment for this position is contingent upon a satisfactory background check and credit check, which will be performed after acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to the employee's start date.
Exact compensation will be determined based on the candidate's education, experience, external market data and consideration of internal equity.
An excellent fringe benefit package accompanies the salary, which includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long and Short Term Disability
- Generous retirement savings plan
- Flexible work schedules including hybrid/remote options
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holiday, management leave
- Dress flexibility