Accounting Supervisor

Summary
DeTect is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Supervisor to join our team. The Accounting Supervisor will process, maintain and produce records and reports of financial transactions and support the accounting overhead and project accounting duties including operating and project budgets, cost accounting for projects, and proposal pricing supporting internal and external customers.

Duties include:

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned by management as required.

Verifies, allocates, and posts details of business transactions to subsidiary accounts in the accounting system from documents such as invoices, receipts, check stubs, and computer printouts.

Supports the Controller and Project Managers in preparation and maintenance of budgets, plans, projections and other financial management documents to include project- and Division-level interim and final profit and loss summary and detail statements, budget versus actual analysis reports, labor budgets, cashflow projections, cost control, and operational overhead budgets.

Compiles and provides management reports to show statistics such as expenditures, accounts payable and receivables, project/Division profit and loss, job-costs, committed costs, staff utilization reports, and other items pertinent to operation of the Division and the overall business.

Supports Corporate Accounting in financial data collection and entry into the accounting system to include employee timesheets, project and overhead expenses including subcontracts, supplies, materials and travel expenses.

Provide support for management of accounts payment, timely invoicing of customers per schedules and milestones.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

• Synthesizes complex or diverse financial information into management and reporting use formats; collects and researches related information and data; designs work flows and procedures for the financial management system in conjunction with Corporate Accounting.
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
• Timely and proactively communicates changes and progress to Operating Management and Project Managers.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to both internal and external customer needs; Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Listens and gets clarification as required to meet support objectives; Participates in management and project meetings.
• Gives and welcomes constructive feedback; Contributes to building a positive team attitude for the Division and Company; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Presents financial information clearly and informatively in a format designed for effective use by non-financial personnel.
• Includes subordinate staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services. Improves processes, products and services
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability and cost consciousness - Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue
• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment­
• free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment;Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities. Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness.
• Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Organizes nr schedules other people and their tasks.
• Approaches others in a respectful and tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Demonstrates quality, accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or three to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

No specific non-English skills are required; however, foreign language skills are a plus as approx. half of the Company's business is overseas.

Math Ability:

Strong financial math skills to include ability to calculate figures and amounts such as job costs, cashflow, interest, commissions, taxes, ratios, proportions, percentages, and similar financial accounting principles

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have an experienced level knowledge of MS Office & Quickbooks.

Certificates and Licenses:

Accounting Degree and relevant certifications preferred, but not mandatory.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises 0-5 employees based on workload in the Accounting Department, Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The office environment is a professional office and light manufacturing facility and the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DeTect is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."