Accounting Supervisor - 5001140378306-6340

at Hendrickson Bumper and Trim in Woodridge, Illinois, United States

Job Description

• Perform management A/P responsibilities to include but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity. Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with the AP team, management, business partners such as operations, audit and other Division functions, as well as all customers both internally and externally. This role represents the department relative to monthly financial close, resolution of escalated AP issues, communication with 3rd party suppliers and communication of the AP processes and requirements in meetings with outside departments. Partner with Procurement/Purchasing on process improvements as well as trouble shooting vendor related issues.
• Lead the AP monthly close process which could include review of monthly account reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, performing close steps within the AP system and other tasks as necessary. Coordinate activities with internal and external auditors, including year-end close. Respond to audit requests both internal and external.
• Coordinate the timely and accurate payment of invoices, check requests, expense reports, recurring payments, etc. in a complex multi-plant environment in accordance with all internal and external guidelines. Maintain and review AP aging report, and other reporting as necessary.
• Manage all system issues associated with invoice processing or payment creation. Propose and implement process improvement initiatives with a focus on increased efficiency and accuracy. Assist in all efforts to drive down cost, improve efficiency, maximize A/P turn days, minimize working capital, and utilize appropriate technology
• Maintain desktop procedures relative to the Accounts Payable function and ensure all staff are held accountable for knowledge of proper procedures. Work with management and internal business partners on development and maintenance of AP related policies, and make sure those policies are being adhered to.
• Journalize and report all intercompany purchase material transactions.
• Follow record retention requirements while maintaining record storage area onsite and in conjunction with offsite image technology services.
• ESMA - Coordinate budgeting/forecast, analyze and report on results. Act as a Liaison with department heads to ensure that each department remains within budget
• Payroll (backup) - Provides back-up and assistance to the payroll team for salary and hourly payroll processing as required.
• General Accounting - Prepares journal entries as part of the month end close process. Performs general ledger account reconciliation and analysis of transactional accounts. Assists with month and year closing including working with internal and external auditors. Provide assistance with Annual Operating Plan and Financial forecasts. Manages the tracking and reconciliation of capital expenditures.
• Miscellaneous - Produces various daily, weekly and monthly reports as requested. Assists with special projects to support departmental goals and objectives. Ensure all records are filed and well organized.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

• A. with a major preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• 5 years of experience in accounting required, preferably in Accounts Payable processing or related area; prefer prior experience in a management or leadership role/capacity.
• Experience in, QAD, or similar ERP AP systems.
• Knowledge of Windows environment, particularly spreadsheet and word processing software.