Accounting Supervisor na Johnstone Supply

Now is the best time to join Johnstone Supply. As a key member of the Finance team, the Accounting Supervisor ensures the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial records while safeguarding company assets. This role is responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations, maintaining the general ledger, and delivering accurate, timely financial reporting. The Accounting Supervisor will analyze financial data across assigned business areas, manage accounting processes and systems, and support ongoing projects. Success in this role requires strong leadership, meticulous attention to detail, and a deep understanding of full-cycle accounting principles and practices. Our customers are professional certified Technicians and Contractors who come to Johnstone for our product selection, expertise, and quality service. Johnstone is growing, and so can you.

 Position responsibilities:

• This position will provide guidance and mentorship to other team members. Acts in the absence of the Accounting Manager to provide interim direction and support. May have formal supervisory responsibilities if assigned.
• Works in all aspects of general ledger maintenance, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
• Prepares and reviews journal entries and fully reconciles all assigned accounts to the supporting documents and ERP system. Conducts analysis and research to identify issues, implements necessary adjustments and corrections, and flags areas requiring leadership attention and process improvement.
• Works closely with management across the group to align financial objectives with organizational goals.
• Participates in hiring process for Accountant positions. Trains new Accountants and provides ongoing support, mentorship, and subject matter expertise to Accounting team members.
• If assigned direct reports, provides leadership through hiring recommendations, performance management, feedback, and direction, including support and corrective action as needed.
• Establishes and maintains internal controls that are in alignment with GAAP. Researches accounting issues for compliance with GAAP.
• For assigned group/s: compiles, closes, analyzes, and reviews Profit & Loss Statement in totality, providing to Finance management for final review. May include compilation of all Accountant close pieces and initial review for all groups.
• Works in partnership with the Accounting Manager assisting with projects and consolidation of all internal and external financial data necessary for accurate accounting on consolidated business results. Interacts closely with the Accounting Manager on numerous aspects of general ledger and financial statement reporting.
• Prepares financial reports by period close dates, which includes multi-level Profit & Loss Statement, reconciled balance sheet, statement of cash flow, bank reporting, end-of-year audit requirements and other measurements or ad-hoc reports.
• Participates in and may lead budgeting process and provides support and analysis as needed including updating and communicating established timelines. Provides forecasting and monitors annual budgets and analyzes spending trends in Company’s financials relaying observations and issues to appropriate Departmental/GL Owners.
• Assists with, and often leads, required audit functions such as sales tax, federal, year-end financial audits and tax preparation.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Administers, updates, and/or maintains various accounting and financial software, online banking portal, business intelligence tools, and ERP system for smooth GL interface and department operations.
• Leads, assists, and/or manages finance and / or cross functional projects.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

 Position requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; master’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• At least eight years of progressive experience in accounting roles with a focus on financial reporting and analysis and at least three years working in or managing full cycle accounting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supervising or supporting other Accountants preferred.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ability to create financial reports from given information.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and the use of accounting software. Strong skills manipulating and organizing large sets of data.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference with ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP with a sound working knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
• Experience providing full cycle accounting required; working full cycle accounting for a business of $50 million or more in revenue preferred.
• Knowledge of internal control systems.
• Ability to attend to detail at a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to collect data, evaluate results, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to work with a high level of confidentiality and with sensitive and proprietary information.
• Must be well organized and equipped to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills: listening to, interpreting, and meeting the needs of others; diagnosing and rectifying problems.
• Project management skills: establishing objectives, timelines, and deadlines; action planning to meet deadlines; evaluating current and future positions.
• Ability to communicate information across a variety of individuals, departments, and external parties.
• Ability to effectively present information both orally and in writing.
• While multilingual skills are valued, English proficiency (written and spoken) is a core requirement for this position due to the nature of the work, safety regulations, and to ensure accurate communication and comprehension.
• Lead – Responsible for own work and providing guidance/motivation to team; no personnel authority; different from a Senior IC, a lead is a knowledge resource for their peers.
• If assigned direct reports, Supervisor – Focus on getting work done through others; oversee day-to-day operations of a group.

Johnstone Supply is strongly interested in hiring a great candidate that exhibits work behaviors & values that are conducive to building and maintaining a strong and effective company culture. These behaviors include: 

• Safety: Always prioritizes safety, both at work and at home, while ensuring those who work for you work safely.
• Customer Focused: Take the perspective of those we serve, anticipate their needs, and responding quickly.
• One Team: We win together by collaborating with each other, focusing on the common goal, and leveraging the strengths of the team.
• Own It: Take the initiative, act with a sense of urgency and pride, do things right the first time, and always act with integrity.
• Innovate: Embrace and create change that drives continuous improvement and customer-valued solutions.

At Johnstone Supply, we recognize that our employees’ growth, well-being, and success drives the company’s success. We offer a competitive wage, in addition to health and wellness benefits including customizable plans for medical, dental, vision coverage, and options for alternative care. We provide the resources you need to take charge of your well-being, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks of PTO for individual contributors and 4 weeks for leaders
• Safe Harbor 401(k) – 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediately vests
• Holiday pay – we recognize and pay our employees for 7.5 holidays per year
• Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Voluntary short-term disability, accident and critical illness insurance
• 24/7 Access to virtual care/telehealth options, and Parental Time Off
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• $100 wellness reward for completing annual health check-up
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, and your family
• Coverage for chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage therapy services
• Tuition reimbursement, up to $5,250 per year
• Employee referral bonus program – earn up to $4,000 per year
• Employee service milestone recognition program
• Employee discounts on products & retail discounts
• Variety of incentive plans for employees
• Bi-weekly pay days on every other Friday
• Opportunity to apply for the John M Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund, available to both Johnstone employees and children of employees

We understand that our employees are the cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to continuous improvement & investment in our people is only matched by our commitment to superior customer experience.

Johnstone Supply is North America’s leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies. Over the last seven decades Johnstone has grown into the industry leader with over 450 distributor branches and 6 distribution centers throughout North America resulting in over $4 billion in annual sales. We work with some of the largest companies in the world, including Daikin/Goodman, Honeywell, Emerson, Johnson Controls, Google, and Fujitsu, to provide contractors with world class products, technical expertise, and quality service.

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