Accounting Supervisor bei Heritage Auctions

Description

Start your career with one of the nation’s fastest-growing auction houses, that focuses on treasured collectibles from Sports, Entertainment to Luxury Handbags and Fine Art.  

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other cities. For almost 50 years, Heritage Auctions has been the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and serves more than 50 different auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, Historical, Jewelry, Fine & Decorative Art, Wine, and many more.   

SUMMARY: We are seeking an Accounting Supervisor to manage and assist with month-end close and financial reporting.  This individual will be able to easily adapt to the changing needs of the department, becoming an expert in their assigned areas of responsibility through analysis and research. 

LOCATION: South of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, NW corner of W. Airport Freeway (Hwy. 183) and Valley View Lane 

BENEFITS:  

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage  
• Paid time off  
• 401k savings plans 
• Onsite gym with access to a personal trainer 

COMPENSATION: Commensurate based on experience. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Ensures the integrity of accounting information through timely and accurate general ledger journal entries, financial reporting, and clean reconciliations for various Heritage entities
• Responsible for continuous improvement and innovation in all general accounting functions
• Direct and supervise direct reports in the management of general accounting tasks and the monthly close process

DUTIES: 

• Review reconciliations of various general ledger accounts on a monthly basis  
• Supervise at least 2 direct reports, guiding and reviewing their work  
• Leads and trains assigned general accounting team members  
• Prepare journal entries with a high degree of accuracy, reviewing supporting documentation and providing related analysis as needed within deadlines 
• Research and reconcile various general ledger accounts on a monthly basis and prepare correcting entries as necessary 
• Perform trending analysis of financial activity and identify potential adjustments as well as opportunities for more accurate reporting 
• Prepare commission reporting utilizing various systems and queries, reconciling liabilities to the general ledger with adjusting entries 
• Assist with external audits, including foreign statutory audits. 
• Additional duties as assigned  

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  

• 5+ years experience as an Accountant in a public or private industry 
• Experience in a large company with multiple business units 
• Demonstrated growth in the field of accounting 
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required 
• CPA is a plus 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Experience with Microsoft GP is highly preferred 
• Must be able to multitask and adjust to new situations quickly 
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written 
• Must be extremely detail-oriented and have a positive attitude
• Willingness to learn. 
• Ability to follow set standards and take direction
• Ability to analyze and propose solutions to problems 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project, and dynamic environment
• Absolute drive to complete projects on time and in a detailed manner
• Excellent organizational skills: accurate and thorough
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including:  

         - Word: document formatting, templates, and mail merge 

         - Excel: spreadsheets, formulas, and data reporting 

         - Outlook: calendar management, task coordination, and handling high-volume correspondence 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 

• Strong communication skills – Excellent written and verbal abilities, with clarity and professionalism. 
• Curiosity and adaptability – Willingness to learn a new industry and stay open to growth. 
• Creative mindset – Innovative thinker who values diverse ideas and perspectives. 
• Collaborative professionalism – Objective, tactful, and comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback. 
• Sound judgment under pressure – Ability to distinguish the critical from the trivial, especially when meeting tight deadlines with quick turnarounds. 
• Project leadership – Hands-on project management experience strongly preferred. 
• Agility – Skilled at multitasking and flexible enough to pivot quickly as priorities shift. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The Individual must be able to work independently in a fast-paced, team-focused environment with tight turnaround deadlines.

Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE